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Did the great Chicago fire help rebuild Chicago?
No. The Great Chicago Fire caused the need for the city to rebuild.
Who helped rebuild Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire?
Europe
What happened after the great Chicago fire?
They rebuild with brick and made Chicago a better place to live and safe
How long did it take to rebuild Macy's in Chicago after the great fire?
At the time of the Great Chicago Fire (1871), there was no Macy's in Chicago. Macy's acquired Marshall Field & Company in August of 2005.
What did Daniel Burnham do?
Daniel Burnham created the master plan to rebuild Chicago after the fire
Where di the lumber come fromto rebuild Chicago after the great fire?
Mears Michigan
How did the Chicago fire affect Illinois?
The Chicago Fire changed Chicago forever. Because so many buildings were gone, Chicago was able to widen streets and build more modern buildings. Chicago wanted to rebuild a grand city and many architects came here to build notable buildings.
How long did it take to rebuild chicago after the great fire?
Check out this site: http:/www.chicagohs.org/fire Try making this a link or give a little better answer .
Can the Insurance Company force you to rebuild your house after a fire?
No, an insurance company can not force you to rebuild your house after a fire. They can tell you how much they are willing to offer you for the damage on your home. At that point you can decide whether to rebuild or move.
Who is the Chicago fire?
The Chicago Fire is a Major League Soccer club in Chicago.
How much did it cost to rebuild the city of Chicago?
It depends on what you mean by "recover." In some ways it was vastly better than before the fire within 2-3 years. It was probably closer to 10 years before the vast majority of lots were rebuilt, though.
Great Chicago Fire the rebuilding after the fire?
One brick at a time, just like any other rebuild in America!
