Old Mother Leary Images

The O'Leary Home, Still Standing

Even though the city-destroying fire started in their barn, the O'Learys' home managed to survive unscathed.

The Cow Did It

One of several graphic images placing the blame for the fire on Mrs. O'Leary and her cow.

From Scapegoat to Icon

Norman Rockwell's painting of Mrs. O'Leary and her cow.

Conflagration

This illustration appeared in Harpers Magazine shortly after the fire.