Empire Theatre
260 Westminster Street,
Providence,
RI
02903
260 Westminster Street,
Providence,
RI
02903
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Scene and victim of theatre panic, October 16, 1939 Providence Evening Bulletin article.
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There was a fight. Someone shouted “fight” and it was taken for “fire.” A general melee followed. A number of children were injured, especially the 7-year old boy who was taken to the hospital. You can find the full article in October 16, 1939 Evening Bulletin, available online through the Providence Public Library website.
The boy recovered from his injuries.