The first act of the film explores the history of Maxwell Street , which began after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 . Some of the earliest inhabitants were Jewish settlers who came to America during the turn of the 20th century to escape Antisemitism in eastern Europe and Russia . Those who landed at Maxwell Street began selling products from pushcarts and Maxwell Street began to emerge as a place to shop and find a bargain
Great Chicago Fire
Great Chicago Fire
Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street