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Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York (engraving)
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Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York (engraving)
1617882 Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 January 1849.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23413634
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The engraving captures a dramatic moment in history - the Burning of the Park Theatre in New York City. The image showcases the chaotic scene as flames engulf the iconic theater, turning it into a blazing inferno. The architecture of the building is intricately detailed, highlighting its grandeur and significance within the city. This tragic event took place on January 13,1849, and was documented by The Illustrated London News. It serves as a reminder of how devastating fires can be to historical landmarks and cultural institutions. The Park Theatre held great importance in New York's theatrical landscape during the 19th century. Its destruction left a void that would later be filled by other renowned theaters like Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. Looking at this print today transports us back to that fateful night when smoke billowed from every corner of this once vibrant venue. It invites us to reflect on the fragility of our architectural heritage and reminds us to cherish these structures that hold so much cultural value. Bridgeman Images has preserved this engraving for future generations to appreciate and learn from. As we gaze upon it, we are reminded not only of the tragedy but also of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our shared history.
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