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    "Peg Leg" Sullivan is the most likely suspect. But until recently, who was blamed for this event that happened today in 1871?

    Question #51542. Asked by philsgirl. (Oct 08 04 12:03 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		The Chicago fire of 1871 is traditionally blamed on Mrs Catherine O’Leary, or on her cow, which is supposed to have kicked over a kerosene lamp in a barn on De Koven Street.

    Oct 08 04, 12:35 PM

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