"Lest We Forget": Chicago's Awful Theater Horror

Language: EnglishPublished: March 27, 2012

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Subjects:

Iroquois Theater, Chicago Fire, 1903 Theaters Fires and fire prevention

Bookshelves:

History - General History - American

Authors:

Everett, Marshall
1863 - 1939
Fallows, Samuel
1835 - 1922

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About this book

In the early 20th century, a devastating theater fire in Chicago claimed the lives of over 600 individuals, marking one of the deadliest disasters in American history. In "Lest We Forget": Chicago's Awful Theater Horror, author Marshall Everett meticulously chronicles the tragic events of the Iroquois Theater fire, revealing the harrowing realities of safety negligence and human suffering. This poignant narrative not only captures the chaos of that fateful night but also explores the broader implications for public safety regulations and emergency preparedness. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this compelling account serves as a vital reminder of the importance of accountability in public spaces, ensuring that such horrors are never repeated.