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Illinois During the Gilded Age

Scene on the Prairies
Refugees From White Rock, Huron Co., Mich., Seeking Safety in the Water
Panic Stricken Citizens Carrying the Aged, Sick and Helpless
The New Pacific Hotel
Rescue of Ladies From the Flames
Furnishing Coffins to Bury the Dead
View from Clark Street, South from Washington Street
A Lady Between Two Feather Beds Ablaze
Opening Bank Vaults, Corner Lake and Dearborn Streets
Swift Justice: Fate of the Thieves and Incendiaries
Wedding Amid the Ruins: A Romantic Incident Following the Fire
Homeless Citizens in Camp on the Shore of Lake Michigan
An Enterprising Youth Disposing of Relics
The Court House Bell, After it Fell
Workmen Hauling Safes from the Ruins
Commencement of the Rebuilding of Chicago
Burning of the Central Grain Elevators at the Mouth of the Chicago River
The Rev. Mr. Collyer Preaching on the Site of his Church After the Fire
A Day Scene in Grace Church. The Pastor and Assistants Serving out Rations for the Destitute
Interior View of the Depot for Supplies, in the West Side Skating Rink
Ladies Distributing Clothing to the Sufferers
A Night Scene in Grace Church. Citizens Preparing for Rest
Recovering Valuables from the Ruins
Getting Water From the Artesian
Burning of the Crosby Opera House