From Wikipedia: The Cocoanut Grove fire was a nightclub fire in Boston, Massachusetts, US on November 28, 1942, which resulted in the deaths of 492 people. It is the deadliest nightclub fire in history and the third-deadliest single-building fire in the United States (after the September 11 attacks and Iroquois Theatre fire). The Cocoanut Grove was one of Boston's most popular nightspots, attracting many celebrity visitors. It was owned by Barnet "Barney" Welansky, who was closely connected to the Mafia and Mayor Maurice J. Tobin. Fire regulations had been flouted; some exit doors had been locked to prevent unauthorized entry, and the elaborate palm tree décor contained flammable materials.
The air conditioning system was filled with a flammable gas because of the wartime shortage
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Lovely couple, very nice photo.
Petty Officer First Class, Corpsman
That’s one of the most tragic disasters that ever happened. It recently came to mind again a few months ago because of the terrible fire in that night club in Switzerland over New Year’s.
I’m glad your grandparents were not there on the night of the fire.