This cataclysmic event,which led to the rebuilding of the downtown area of a major city,provided an opportunity for creative young architects to experiment.
A) the New York City Blizzard of 1888
B) the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
C) the Great Fire of London of 1666
D) the Library of Congress Fire of 1851
E) the Chicago Fire of 1871

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The Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed a large part of the city, including the downtown area. This provided an opportunity for young architects to experiment with new and innovative designs for the rebuilding of the city. The fire was widely covered in the media, and its aftermath was a catalyst for urban planning and architectural developments in the United States.

This Cataclysmic Event,which Led to the Rebuilding of the Downtown