It's 1871 and a fire has broken out on DeKoven Street in Chicago! But you can't call 9-1-1 like you can today. Instead, use the nearest metal fire alarm box, if you have a key, that is.
Metal fire alarm boxes were located throughout the city. The boxes were locked, and only certain citizens were given keys to open them. See how these fire alarm boxes worked. You can learn more about the Great Chicago Fire, which began on this day in 1871, in our exhibition "City on Fire: Chicago 1871." https://www.chicago1871.org/ #Chicago1871
#CHMGivingDay is almost here! Honor our city's resiliency with a gift that ensures Chicago's history is shared for generations to come.
Join us this Monday, January 17 as we commemorate the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in a day filled with family-friendly activities. #MLK2022
www.chicagohistory.org/event/mlkday2022
The wait is over! The City on Fire: #chicago1871 exhibition is now open. Get tickets at chicago1871.org
Exhibition Sneak Peek: Learn more about Joseph and Anna Hudlin in "City on Fire: #Chicago1871" when it opens October 8. https://www.chicago1871.org
Everything is slowly coming together for the City on Fire: Chicago 1871 exhibition. We are excited to share this teaser clip with you. Full video coming soon! #chicago1871
Join us for our August walking tours. Visit and learn more about Union Station, the murals in Hyde Park and Pilsen, the glitterati of the Gold Coast, and the Hollywood history of the Sheffield neighborhood. Purchase tickets at chicagohistory.org/events #chicagoneighborhoods #chicagotour #ChicagoHistory
Do you have any weekend plans? How about you join us for our guided Chicago neighborhood tours? Purchase tickets at: www.chicagohistory.org/events #WalkingTour #chicagotour #chicagoneighborhoods
Mark your calendars for the opening of our newest exhibition, City on Fire: Chicago 1871, on Friday, October 8, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. #chicago1871 #chicagohistory #greatchicagofire