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Great fire in Chicago, Oct. 9, 1871

Title
Great fire in Chicago, Oct. 9, 1871 [graphic] / published by Lovejoy & Foster.
Author
Lovejoy & Foster, publishers.
Publication
Chicago, Ill. : Lovejoy & Foster, 1871.

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Additional Authors
  • Barnard, George N., 1819-1902.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 18 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x177mm.
  • 16 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views after the Chicago fire: general views of destruction; fruined buildings, rubble, shells of churches, the post office, gutted but whole, burnt piers, the Tribune building and the Second Presbyterian Church, before and after, some buildings have only cast iron fronts remaining; some buildings, including the Central Pacific Land Company and Co. Wood's museum have signs directing people to new locations; the Second Presbyterian Church has signs for a clothing company on it after the fire.
Alternative Title
  • Among the ruins in Chicago. 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 19, 26, 27, 34, 41, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55, 56.
  • Chicago and vicinity, new series, 1871. 9, 28.
Subject
  • Fires > Illinois > Chicago
  • Cast ironwork > Illinois > Chicago
  • Piers & wharves > Illinois > Chicago
  • Churches > Illinois > Chicago
  • Buildings > Illinois > Chicago
  • Museums > Illinois > Chicago
  • Carts & wagons > Illinois > Chicago
  • Signs > Illinois > Chicago
  • Fire > Illinois > Chicago
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • 2 views are "Combination views" showing scenes before and after the fire, one on recto, one on verso.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F180
OCLC
NYPG90-F180
Author
Lovejoy & Foster, publishers.
Title
Great fire in Chicago, Oct. 9, 1871 [graphic] / published by Lovejoy & Foster.
Imprint
Chicago, Ill. : Lovejoy & Foster, 1871.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
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Local Subject
Before & after images.
Added Author
Barnard, George N., 1819-1902. Photographer
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Among the ruins in Chicago. 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 19, 26, 27, 34, 41, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55, 56.
Chicago and vicinity, new series, 1871. 9, 28.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F180
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