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Catalog Number |
M06-4-4 |
Object Name |
Book |
Title |
"Lest We Forget, Chicago's Awful Theater Horror" |
Author |
Survivors and Rescurers |
Summary |
Book, 9 1/2" l x 6" w x 1 1/2" h, On December 30, 1903, the deadliest theater fire in United States history occurred at Chicago's Iroquois Theater billed as being "Absolutely Fireproof." The theater was packed, with standing room only, for a performance of "Mr. Blue Bead." This book details the horror of the event using the survivors and rescuers words along with illustrations and images. A list of those that perished is included. The Bartlett family lost two of their own, daughter Elma Bartlett Adamek and daughter-in-law Emma Bartlett. Page 356 lists the number dead by city and state. Two is shown for Bartlett, IL. |
Published Date |
1904 |
Language |
English |
Publisher |
Memorial Publishing Co. |
Number of images |
3 |
Search Terms |
1903 Chicago December 30, 1903 Iroquois Theater Mr. Blue Beard |
Subjects |
Death Fire Fire departments Fire fighting Theater audiences Theater curtains Theatergoers Theaters |
People |
Adamek, Elma Bartlett Bartlett, Elma Bartlett, Emma Bartlett, Mrs. Chester |
Accession number |
M06-4 |