Join the SPL and the Ashland Public Library for a presentation from author and historian David Kruh that looks at some devastating local fires and their impact on Boston.
From the many "great" fires of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries including the truly Great Fire of 1872, the Cocoanut Grove tragedy of 1942 (which killed 492,) and the Hotel Vendome fire of 1972 which resulted in the deaths of nine fire fighters. How did these fires happen? What was learned from these events? What, if anything, was done to try and prevent similar catastrophes? David's newest slide show, filled with images from these events, answers these and other questions.
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants soon after David's talk.
About The Presenter:
David Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978 graduate of the University of Maryland. While earning his Masters in Computer Engineering at Boston University, David worked as an engineer at WRKO Radio. He has also worked full time as a copywriter, computer programmer, radio producer, radio engineer and, for a few years in the mid-1990s, as a spokesman and web master for the Big Dig. He retired a few years ago from a semiconductor manufacturer, where he was the Direct Marketing Manager. He is also the author of several other books, notably two on Boston's Scollay Square and Building Route 128. David's most recent book is Inseparable, his first published novel.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and other MA libraries.
Registration will remain open until the program start time. When you register for this event, you'll receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link sent from the Ashland Public Library. Please make sure to check your spam folder if you don't see it initially.
