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| Location | : | Boston, Suffolk County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 42.3499600, -71.0681900 |
| Description | : | On the evening of November 28, 1942 a fire that started in the Melody Lounge swept through the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, killing more than 490 people. Overcrowding, locked exit doors and toxic flammable furnishings all contributed to the death toll, the highest in the history of Boston. The lessons from this tragedy saved the lives of many future fire victims; fire safety codes and public building regulations were strengthened and the treatment of burn injuries and smoke inhalation changed dramatically. The above is from a plaque placed by the Boston Historical Society, which is displayed on the wall... Read More |
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Cocoanut Grove Fire Memorial is located at 17 Piedmont Street Boston, Suffolk County ,Massachusetts , 02116USA.
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Latitude: 42.3499600
Longitude: -71.0681900
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