S3 Ep7: The "Fireproof" Theatre: Tragedy at the Iroquois

<div>Chicago's state-of-the-art Iroquois Theatre was supposed to be a jewel in the rapidly expanding American arts scene of the early twentieth century.  But in an emergency, a combination of disaster management, design flaws, and construction shortcuts proved to be a deadly combination.<br> <br> Special thanks to Charlie McCarron for producing and performing the out-of-print song "Let Us Swear It By the Pale Moonlight" for this episode.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://cerebral.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=COTC"><strong>Cerebral</strong></a><strong> </strong>- Quality mental health care that accessible and affordable. Get 50% or more off your first month of therapy at <a href="http://www.cerebral.com/cotc">www.cerebral.com/cotc</a>.</li> <li> <a href="https://blissy.com/pages/cotc?utm_source=partner-am&amp;utm_campaign=partner-cotc&amp;utm_content=partner-cotc&amp;utm_term=partner-cotc&amp;utm_medium=partner-cotc&amp;promo=cotc&amp;transaction_id=102ed3b117a7878e2ad668123ed92c"><strong>Blissy</strong></a><strong> </strong>- The best silk pillowcases on the market.  Go to <a href="http://www.blissy.com/COTC">www.blissy.com/COTC</a> and use code COTC to get an additional 30% off.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.athenaclub.com/"><strong>Athena Club</strong></a> - Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Head to <a href="http://www.athenaclub.com/">www.athenaclub.com</a> and use code CRIMES for 25% off your first order. </li> <li> <a href="https://www.alomoves.com/"><strong>Alo Moves</strong></a> - Streaming on-demand wellness f