[Chicago Fire]. A group of 7 albumen prints taken before and after the 1871 Chicago Fire, comprising:
1) The Chicago Court House prior to the fire. Sight, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Overall, 15 x 17 1/2 in.
2) The west wing of the Chicago Court House after the fire. Sight, 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. Overall, 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.
3) The Mahlon D. Ogden house. Sight, 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. Overall, 14 x 12 in.
4) A view along Wabash Ave. Sight, 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. Overall, 15 x 18 3/4 in.
5) The view north from the remains of the Chicago Court House. Sight, 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. Overall, 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. Minor spotting.
6) Two elevated views of ruins downtown. Sight each, 6 x 4 in. Overall, 12 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. Some spotting, 1 1/2 in. central tear at upper portion of one photograph.
This lot is located in Chicago.