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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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Kate Claxton: A Theatrical Trailblazer

This chapter examines the life of actress Kate Claxton, her defiance of societal expectations, and her rise in New York's theater scene during the 1870s. It also chronicles the history of the Brooklyn Theater, including the impact of Sarah Crocker Conway’s management and the successful run of 'The Two Orphans' amidst significant challenges.

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