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28 Oct 14
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On the evening of October 8, 1871 the worst recorded forest fire in North American history raged through Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, destroying millions of dollars worth of property and timberland, and taking betwe
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gedy gradually slipped into obscurity, eventually remembered primarily by scholars, local "old-timers" and Wisconsin school children (who are required to study their state's history in the 4th grade).
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In recent years America's "forgotten fire" has proven to be anything but. The tragedy is a subject of inquiry and debate among meteorologists, astronomers and conservationists. It has been dramatized by novelists and playwrights. It continues to fascinate history buffs and frustrate genealogists.
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The purpose of this site is to gather and organize all the information about this historical event into one comprehensive reference source. There's something here for everyone.
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17 Apr 12
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07 Feb 11
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15 Sep 08
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06 Jun 08
Christy TuckerPrimary source material from the Peshtigo fire (which happened the same night as the Chicago fire).
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15 Jul 04
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