Episode 2 of 4
Insurance Industry Demands
- When
- July 1874
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
- Part of
- Chicago Fire of 1874
The National Board of Underwriters demanded municipal reforms including water main increases, fire department reorganization, and wooden building bans.
The fire insurance industry responded aggressively to the 1874 fire. The National Board of Underwriters, based in New York City, insisted that Chicago immediately respond to a list of demands to improve fire protection and safety standards.
Sources
- Chicago Fire of 1874 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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