“On the evening of December 5, 1876, over 300 people perished in a fire that overtook the Brooklyn Theatre on Johnson Street. Started by a oil lamp, the fire spread to the ceiling, engulfing the auditorium. The theatre had no fire escapes and only 5 narrow exits.”–Icky in Brooklyn
Bklink: Remembering Brooklyn Tragedies
November 10th, 2007 · No Comments
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