FLOP No. 31 – Iroquois Theatre Fire (1903)
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The Promise: Chicago’s newest, most opulent theater opened with fanfare—a “fireproof” venue fit for royalty and society elites.
What Happened: During a packed matinee performance, a stage light sparked a fire. Panic spread, and exits failed. Over 600 people died—the deadliest single-building fire in U.S. history.
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