In 1871 , the Great Chicago Fire burned down the buildings of the Woman 's Hospital Medical College and the Chicago Hospital for Women and Children . Thompson and her staff ensured her patients were cared for , and soon after reopened for burned and sick patients , male and female , in a private home on Adams street . In 1873 , the Relief Aid Society of Chicago donated $ 25,000 to reopen the hospital and treat patients , and Thompson used the money to open in a new location that same year
Great Chicago Fire
Great Chicago Fire
Mary Harris Thompson