Burning of the Brooklyn Theatre A thrilling personal experience! Brooklyn's horror. Wholesale holocaust at the Brooklyn, New York, Theatre, on the night of December 5th, 1876

"Burning of the Brooklyn Theatre" by Anonymous is a gripping narrative about the devastating fire that consumed the Brooklyn Theatre in 1876. The text vividly recounts the night of December 5th, when a seemingly ordinary performance of "The Two Orphans" turned into a horrific tragedy, claiming the lives of hundreds. The account captures the initial excitement of the audience, the sudden eruption of the fire, and the ensuing chaos as people desperately fought to escape the inferno. The story emphasizes the courage displayed by some amidst the panic, as well as the profound sense of loss and devastation that followed, painting a somber portrait of one of the most tragic events in Brooklyn's history.