Robert bob webster is president of the kenton county historical society and author of several books on northern kentucky history, including the beverly hills supper club. A jury today found that outdated aluminum wiring was the chief cause of the 1977 beverly hills supper club fire that killed 165 people. Beverly hills supper club fire debate continues about the cause of the fire, which some believe was a case of arson. The untold story behind kentuckys worst tragedy duration. Headline act on night of beverly hills supper club fire recounts. The beverly hills supper club fire cause and concern. This, the first book published about the northern kentucky tragedy, laid out in detail the specifics of how and why so many people died. Cincinnati wkrc people still talk about the beverly hills supper club fire even after 40 years.
Lessons learned the beverly hills supper club fire revisited. See more ideas about supper club, beverly hills and club. Wayne dammert and other survivors tell the inside story. People from the greater cincinnati choral union were finishing their dinner and. The most comprehensive and researched book about this fire is beverly hills supper club the untold story of kentuckys worst tragedy by robert webster, david brock and tom mcconaughy. The beverly hills supper club fire another, much sadder, anniversary this past week was that of the beverly hills supper club fire. Reviews the beverly hills supper club fire and discusses reasons for the loss of life in fires of this type addeddate 20160815 20. Great tragedy overtook the extremely popular and glitzy hot spot located in southgate, kentucky, five miles from cincinnati. I think the author did an excellent job walking me through every detail.
May 24, 2017 a fire broke out 40 years ago on memorial day weekend at the beverly hills supper club in southgate, ky. Jun 01, 2010 but, on may 28, 1977, the final curtain fell. Dec 11, 2015 news story from channel 12 news nick clooney on the infamous 1977 beverly hills supper club fire in southgate, ky. Crews battle the deadly blaze at the beverly hills supper club. The firefighter doesnt notice channel 12s nick clooney standing right next to him. The beverly hills supper club fire 1977 uvadisasters wiki. Be the first to ask a question about the beverly hills supper club.
Evenings upstairs the beverly hills supper club fire. A total of 165 people died and more than 200 were injured as a result of the blaze. Beverly hills supper club fire by ron elliott, wayne dammert. The site of the former beverly hills supper club has been vacant since the 1977 fire there that killed 165 people. Follow longtime beverly hills dealer, waiter, and finally captain. The club booked its entertainers from las vegas, nashville, hollywood and new york and other showbusiness hubs. If you are looking for an obituary of a family member, there is a special threepage section of indexing for beverly hills supper club obituaries in list of deaths from the kentucky. Im covering the beverly hills fire again 40 years later wvxu. On the evening of may 28,1977 a deadly fire broke out in the club and by dawn the next morning, 165 people had lost their lives and another 200 had been injured. This book intrigued me as my husband was a former employee of the beverly hills supper club. See more ideas about supper club, beverly hills and the beverly. May 31, 2014 the most comprehensive and researched book about this fire is beverly hills supper club the untold story of kentuckys worst tragedy by robert webster, david brock and tom mcconaughy. The property was home to the beverly hills supper club, where marilyn monroe, frank sinatra and dean martin were regulars in the 1950s. News story from channel 12 news nick clooney on the infamous 1977 beverly hills supper club fire in southgate, ky.
This is the complete history of the alleged mob activity. Victims being removed from the beverly hills supper club, after a fire in may 1977. I have loved reading about the history of newport, ky and the beverly hills supper club. On the night of may 28, 1977 a deadly fire broke out in the beverly hills supper club, and disaster ensued resulting in 165 deaths. The fire occurred saturday, may 28, 1977 on memorial day weekend. The beverly hills supper club fire in southgate, kentucky, is the third deadliest nightclub fire in. Follow longtime beverly hills dealer, waiter, and finally captain, wayne dammert, in his personal inside account, inside the beverly hills supper club fire, of this renowned showplace and the horrifying events of one of our nations worst disasters. Jan 17, 2014 supper club fire where were killed because the fire broke out and as occupants rushed the doors, and the doors opened inward and the crowd preventing exits from being opened.
The book was engagingly written, but i have some concerns about the. Beverly hills supper club site proposed for new mixed. Follow longtime beverly hills dealer, waiter and finally captain, wayne dammert, in his personal inside account of this renowned showplace and the horrifying events of one of our nations worst disasters. That began a devastating string of popping beverage bottles. Southgate eyes new development for beverly hills supper club. This fire immediately invoked memories of other tragic fires in assembly occupancies, such as the cocoanut grove, the rhythm club, and the beverly hills supper club. On this night there were nearly 3,500 in attendance, more than 300 over its capacity.
May 10, 2019 the property was home to the beverly hills supper club, where marilyn monroe, frank sinatra and dean martin were regulars in the 1950s. The location was mazelike with additions being added without thought of fire code and without a kentucky licensed architect. Researching the beverly hills supper club fire kenton. Decades later the land is left overgrown with few markers of the past, including letters. The beverly hills supper club fire was one of the deadliest in u. Cincinnati kentucky beverly hills supper club fire tragedy.
Inside the beverly hills supper club fire ron elliott on. Webster brings new details, research, artifacts and photos. This is the audiobook version of the book described above. A federal court jury decides an overheated connection from outdated aluminum wiring caused the fire. The beverly hills supper club fire 1977 uvadisasters. The fire broke out late saturday night and this article was published early monday morning, thus it was one of the first articles read about the event.
Its preeminent location at the pinnacle of a hill reflected its position in society. The beverly hills supper club, located in northern kentucky, was a popular banquet and nightclub facility. Many common factors can be found when analyzing these tragedies. May 03, 2012 this month marks 35 years since the deadly fire at beverly hills supper club, and a new book highlighting new evidence from the fire has been released. State fire marshal warren southworth got the raw end of the deal and that is. It was memorial day weekend, and the posh supper club which had dubbed itself the showplace of the nation was packed with some 3,000 guests, and nearly 200 employees.
John hamilton davidson born december, 1941 is an american actor, singer, and gameshow host known for hosting thats incredible. The story of the cocoanut grove fire boston fire historical. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the beverly hills supper club fire and a new book detailing the tragedy was just released today. It amazes me how much misinformation is still out there about this tragic fire. The paper was devoted to the beverly hills supper club fire. The beverly hills supper club fire another look facebook. Former beverly hills supper club property hits the market. This is a group for those to share their thoughts regarding the beverly hills supper club fire that happened in southgate ky on may 28,1977.
Inside the beverly hills supper club fire by ron elliott bibliography sales rank. The beverly hills was a major attraction, about two miles south of cincinnati in southgate, kentucky. The beverly hills supper club the untold story behind. The beverly hills supper club, located in southgate, kentucky, was packed with people over the holiday weekend when a fire broke out. The beverly hills supper club was a split level with dining rooms, 18 private party rooms, bars, and a cabaret nightclub. Inside the beverly hills supper club fire by ron elliott. If you are looking for an obituary of a family member, there is a special. Beverly hills supper club fire story by nick clooney one.
It amazes me how much misinformation is still out there about this. Im covering the beverly hills fire again 40 years later. Beverly hills supper club fire major american fires libguides at. The beverly hills supper club in southgate burned down on may 28, 1977, claiming the lives of 165 victims. Webster was awarded a 20 kentucky history award for his work on his book. Its the biggest story of my news career, one ive written about for 40 years the 165 deaths in the beverly hills supper club fire on may 28, 1977. In a perfect world, there would be a new investigation, author bob. A fire broke out 40 years ago on memorial day weekend at the beverly hills supper club in southgate, ky. Beverly hills supper club fire by ron elliott, wayne.
Included in the indexing are a list of names of those who perished, and those who were still missing. On the night of may 28, 1977, the beverly hills supper club, located in southgate, kentucky, caught fire. Websters work was recognized for its new analysis of the may 28, 1977, fire that killed 169 and injured more than 200 at the beverly hills supper club, a popular nightspot that drew national. Beverly hills supper club fire site could be closer to. Beverly hills supper club fire public group facebook. It occurred on the night of may 28, 1977, during the memorial day holiday weekend. Florence branch, 7425 us 42, florence, 859342book 2665 learn how to get to websites, use search engines, and surf the web. Bcpl may calendar for adults includes remembrance of. May 25, 2017 coverage from the cincinnati enquirer and from newspapers around the country over the fire at the beverly hills supper club that killed more than 100 people. Southgate eyes new development for beverly hills supper. The 100 or so members of the afghan hound club of southwestern ohio were just sitting down to eat in rooms 4, 5 and 6. Introduction the beverly hills supper club was a popular upscale venue in southgate, kentucky.
Two days after the beverly hills supper club fire occurred, 159 beverly dead recovered was published by jim greenfield of the enquirer reporter. The site of the devastating fire is currently for sale and southgate police say. Beverly hills supper club fire major american fires. On this site, on may 28th, 1977, the beverly hills supper club caught fire, killing 165 people and injuring over 200. Today on the news they reported on the news about the overcrowding causing so many deaths. They spent years obtaining all of the documents, photographs, and other records from the fire. Inside the beverly hills supper club fire ron elliott. The third largest nightclub fire in us history, 165 people were killed that night including the parents of the young woman who sat directly in front of me in my senior geometry class.
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