Episode 2 of 2
Fire Destruction
- When
- April 4, 1900
- Where
- Convention Hall
Convention Hall burned down on April 4, 1900, less than 14 months after its opening, before the 1900 Democratic National Convention.
A dramatic fire destroyed the hall on April 4, 1900. This occurred just three months before the city was scheduled to host the Democratic National Convention, leading to a rapid rebuilding effort.
Sources
- Convention Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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