Iroquois Theatre Chicago (1903)

The Iroquois Theatre Chicago (1903) Is A Historical Book That Delves Into The Tragic Events That Occurred At The Iroquois Theatre In Chicago On December 30 1903. The Book Is Written By The Iroquois Theater Company And Provides A Detailed Account Of The Events Leading Up To The Disaster As Well As The Aftermath And Its Impact On The City Of Chicago.The Iroquois Theatre Was A Newly Constructed Theater That Opened Its Doors To The Public On November 23 1903. It Was Touted As One Of The Most Modern And Safest Theaters In The World With State-Of-The-Art Fire Safety Measures In Place. However Just Over A Month After Its Opening Tragedy Struck When A Fire Broke Out During A Matinee Performance Of The Musical Mr. Bluebeard.The Book Provides A Detailed Account Of The Events Leading Up To The Fire Including The Construction Of The Theater The Hiring Of The Staff And The Preparations For The Opening Night. It Also Includes First-Hand Accounts From Survivors And Witnesses Of The Fire As Well As The Response From Emergency Services And The Public.The Aftermath Of The Fire Is Also Explored In Detail Including The Investigation Into The Cause Of The Fire And The Legal Proceedings That Followed. The Book Also Examines The Impact Of The Disaster On The City Of Chicago Including Changes To Fire Safety Regulations And The Construction Of New Theaters.Overall The Iroquois Theatre Chicago (1903) Provides A Comprehensive And Informative Account Of One Of The Deadliest Theater Fires In American History And Its Impact On The City Of Chicago And The Theater Industry As A Whole.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.