Hampden – History of Hampden – Fire at the Pavilion – Hampden Academy
with James Husson
May 10th, 2023
History of Hampden - The Fire at Paradise Pavilion
A continuation of the History of Hampden talks. The Fire at Paradise Pavilion. In 1933 in East Hampden, a fire erupts in freezing conditions at a dance hall during a dance marathon. Two hours later, the building is gone. Four are dead. Did Maine’s Blue Laws prevent the deaths of hundreds or even thousands?
Wednesday, May 10 6 - 7
Course Fee $5