1870 Chicago Directory

Chicago city directories were issued in 1870, 1871, 1872 and 1873, making it appear as if the publishers never skipped a beat following the Great Chicago Fire on October 8, 1871. Read Chicago Directories in the 1870's to discover when the city was canvassed for each of these directories.

For easier viewing, the directory has been divided into several sections. Click on the links below to open a PDF file for the section you wish to view.

Front Section 

Business

Street Guide
Individual listings:

A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M
N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - XYZ

Non-Chicago Business

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