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  Quenching the Flame, 1871  
Quenching the Flame, 1871 Onward to the Centennial
The centennial spurred many additions to the rich tradition of fire souvenirs and memorabilia. Schlitz's commemorative stein, flanked by the lantern that made it all possible, honored the hearty heroes who battled the blaze.


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The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory
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