In Chicago's past history, these are some of the most important events that happened between the years 1800-1899. Early 1800's People start moving into Chicago. 1803 Fort Dearborn is built in 1803. 1812 Fort Dearborn is burnt by Native Americans. 1832 The Black Hawk War occurs. 1834 Chicago Becomes A City. 1838 Chief Black Hawk dies. 1848 Shipping canal is finished through old Indian Portage. 1848-1858 The first trains were finished in Chicago. Picture from the Chicago Historical Society's website on the Great Chicago Fire. 1871 The Great Chicago Fire occurs. 1876 The Cubs start their first season. 1885 The world's first skyscraper is finished in Chicago. 1892 Chicago's first elevated train completed. 1893 The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was held.
Early 1800's People start moving into Chicago.
1803 Fort Dearborn is built in 1803.
1812 Fort Dearborn is burnt by Native Americans.
1832 The Black Hawk War occurs.
1834 Chicago Becomes A City.
1838 Chief Black Hawk dies.
1848 Shipping canal is finished through old Indian Portage.
1848-1858 The first trains were finished in Chicago.
Picture from the Chicago Historical Society's website on the Great Chicago Fire.
1871 The Great Chicago Fire occurs.
1876 The Cubs start their first season.
1885 The world's first skyscraper is finished in Chicago.
1892 Chicago's first elevated train completed.
1893 The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was held.
