The Great Chicago Fire began its path through Chicago on this day in 1871, 144 years ago. Baird & Warner had already been in business for 16 years, and both the office and the Baird family home were destroyed in the great blaze. The following is a family account of how Lyman Baird rescued his family, as well as a recount of how Baird & Warner was instrumental in the rebirth of Chicago. To read mo...