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A disastrous fire destroyed the theater at Philadelphia Ave. and Washington St. on Jan. 13, 1908. It claimed 170 victims, many buried here, because of overcrowding, poorly designed and unmarked exits, and inadequate fire escapes. The tragedy prompted the Pa. General Assembly to enact fire safety laws and improve construction and inspection standards, making public buildings safer and influencing similar legislation in other states.
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