Fire crews return as blaze reignites at historic Swift mansion in Bronzeville

Historic Swift Mansion in Chicago catches fire

The historic building was built in 1892 and added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1978.

CHICAGO - Two fires broke out at the historic Swift mansion in Bronzeville on Sunday afternoon, Chicago fire officials said

Initial reports said the fire at 4500 S. Michigan Ave. was on the third floor. The cause of the first fire, which was under control by noon, remains under investigation, officials said.

At about 2:45 p.m., firefighters were again called to the address when another fire was reported and flames were seen coming through the roof.

The second fire was put down just after 4 p.m.

The historic home, built in 1892 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, was originally a gift from meatpacking executive Gustavus F. Swift to his daughter Helen for her wedding to Nelson Morris, the son of another executive in the industry.

It was recently home to the Inner City Youth and Adult Foundation and had previously served as a headquarters for the Chicago Urban League and a funeral home.