The 1903 Iroquois Theater fire is a tragic story of cut corners and desperate escapes

Disaster takes the stage

By Bethany Wagoner bwagoner@prairiepress.net
Posted 12/29/23

On a chilly winter day in 1903, Chicago’s brand-new Iroquois Theater was filled with adults and children enjoying their holiday break. The crowd gathered to see Mr. Bluebeard, a musical comedy …

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