Investigating the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire
The fire that destroyed Cocoanut Grove on Nov. 28, 1942, killed 492 people, and remains the worst fire in New England history.
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As the fire’s 70th anniversary approaches, a local group of librarians and historians hopes to find clues that will shed new insight.
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Corinne Anderson (left), Casey Grant, and Sue Marsh are gathering Cocoanut Grove artifacts at the National Fire Protection Association.
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An investigation failed to determine the cause. This photo is part of the collection from which researchers hope to find clues.
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The club's owner was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, setting the legal precedent for conscious failure to address dangerous conditions.
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The coalition wants to launch its website in time for the November anniversary of the blaze.
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