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The Tragedy of the Boyertown Opera House Fire
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The Tragedy of the Boyertown Opera House Fire

The Boyertown Opera House Fire was a devastating historical event that took place in Boyertown, Berks County on January 13, 1908. The Rhodes Opera House was destroyed by a fire started by a kerosene lantern. Almost half the audience died in the inferno, 176 people.
Jan 19, 2023 1 min read
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