Home News Historically Speaking: The devil at work — The fires of 1885 and 1886 Historically Speaking: The devil at work — The fires of 1885 and 1886December 11, 2023News Front Street, circa 1880.[COURTESY PHOTO Boot Hill Museum] Keith WondraBoot Hill Museum Curator One of the earliest fears for frontier towns like Dodge City was the threat of fire. With wood buildings a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Community calendar Dec. 12 Next Post Here this is you: Great Western Hotel then and now -- 209 W. Locust/(Santa Fe) Trail Street Featured Local Savings -