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The Iroquois Theatre Fire Historical Society to present at the St Charles Public Library

August 27, 2024

The Iroquois Theatre Fire Historical Society will present “Chicago’s Deadliest Fire: The Iroquois Theatre Fire” on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the St Charles Public Library, in the Huntley Room, St. Charles, Illinois.  The Iroquois Theatre fire was the deadliest theatre fire and the deadliest single-building fire in United States history until 9/11.   On Wednesday, December 30, 1903, a death-dealing blast of flame raced through the packed auditorium of the Iroquois theater in Chicago, causing the loss of over 600 lives and many injuries.  It was a “standing room only” holiday matinee crowd, composed mostly of women, children, and teachers.  Learn more details about this tragedy, hear the stories of some of the victims, survivors, and responders, and hear the impact on public safety. For more information check https://www.scpld.org/.

PO Box 2013
Arlington Heights, IL
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PHONE: 224-764-1284
EMAIL: info@iroquoistheatrefire.org
The Iroquois Theatre Fire Historical Society (ITFHS) was founded to keep alive the memory of the disaster, victims, survivors, heroes, and anyone affected by the tragedy.
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