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#467 The Brooklyn Theatre Fire: The Forgotten Gilded Age Tragedy

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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The Legacy of the Brooklyn Theater Fire

This chapter explores the historical impact of the 1876 Brooklyn Theater Fire, which resulted in nearly 300 fatalities, and examines how this tragedy has faded from the city’s collective memory. It also highlights Brooklyn's journey towards establishing a vibrant theatrical scene in the 1870s, culminating in the opening of the Brooklyn Theater as a response to New York's cultural landscape.

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