
FROM THE ARCHIVES - The Great Chicago Fire - Ogden Mansion, The Barracks, and Newberry Library
Chicago History Podcast
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Intro
This chapter examines the historical significance of the Ogden Mansion during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, highlighting Malin Ogden's life and his ties to the city. It also covers the mansion's transformation over time, including its role as a refuge for the homeless and its eventual shift to a community center.
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