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The Iroquois Theatre Fire (Adults)

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Caron Brennan, Executive Director of Iroquois Theatre Fire Historical Society, will share the stories of victims, survivors, and responders.

The Iroquois Theatre fire was the deadliest theatre fire and the deadliest single-building fire in United States history until 9/11. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1903, a death-dealing blast of flame raced through the packed auditorium of the Iroquois Theatre 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.

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