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Tuesday, May 7
Houses known as fire cottages sprouted up from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire, built with little more than four walls and a roof. Few survive today, and most are probably hidden behind fire-proof brick exteriors.
Tiny, historic cottage that looks straight out of "Up" saved from the wrecking ball http://t.co/djE1sRE6f0 pic.twitter.com/rqYDegtztE
— DNAinfo.com Chicago (@DNAinfoCHI) August 13, 2015
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