Ross Miller discusses his book "American Apocalypse: The Great Fire and the Myth of Chicago"

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Broadcast Date
Jun. 7, 1990

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1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
46 minutes, 54 seconds

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WAV

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The Chicago History Museum

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English

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Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life American History & Politics

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