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February 12, 1904
The Bolivar Bulletin
Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee
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Chicago, Feb. 8: Contract let to refit Iroquois Theater after Dec. 30 fire that killed 572. To reopen as 'Northwest' in early spring for $22,000, indicating return as amusement venue.
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IROQUOIS WILL OPEN AGAIN.
Contracts for Refitting the Theater Have Been Let and It Will Soon Be Reopened to the Public.
Chicago, Feb. 8.-A contract has been let for refitting and redecorating the Iroquois theater, in which 572 lives were lost on December 30 last. It has been uncertain whether the Iroquois would open again as a playhouse, but the letting of the contract for repairs indicates that the theater will be reopened to the public as a place of amusement.
The cost of repairs will be $22,000 and the management hope to reopen the house in the early spring. It is said the name of the theater will be changed to the "Northwest."
Contracts for Refitting the Theater Have Been Let and It Will Soon Be Reopened to the Public.
Chicago, Feb. 8.-A contract has been let for refitting and redecorating the Iroquois theater, in which 572 lives were lost on December 30 last. It has been uncertain whether the Iroquois would open again as a playhouse, but the letting of the contract for repairs indicates that the theater will be reopened to the public as a place of amusement.
The cost of repairs will be $22,000 and the management hope to reopen the house in the early spring. It is said the name of the theater will be changed to the "Northwest."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Iroquois Theater
Reopening
Fire Disaster
Chicago
Refitting
Theater Repairs
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Location
Chicago
Event Date
February 8; December 30 Last
Story Details
A contract has been let for refitting and redecorating the Iroquois theater, where 572 lives were lost in a fire on December 30 last. The theater will reopen to the public as a place of amusement, possibly renamed the 'Northwest,' with repairs costing $22,000, hoped to be completed in early spring.