The beverly hills supper club was a popular upscale venue in southgate. 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. Collection preserves beverly hills supper clubs story. A total of 165 persons died and over 200 were injured as a result of the blaze. This is the complete history of the alleged mob activi. The beverly hills was a major attraction, about two miles south of cincinnati in. The untold story of kys worst tragedy 9781533121578. Thoroughly researched, websters book shines a light on a horrible tragedy and reveals the ugly truth behind a seemingly idyllic kentucky community. Webster, in his 2012 investigative history beverly hills supper club. If i stood on the roof of my building i could see the site which is now overgrown and reclaimed by.
Nov 29, 2017 cincinnati wkrc people still talk about the beverly hills supper club fire even after 40 years. The beverly hills supper club fire thursday, may 9. This is the complete history of the alleged mob activity in newport, kentucky, and the magnificent beverly hills supper club, where 169 people died and the lives of thousands were changed in an instant. Bcpl may calendar for adults includes remembrance of beverly. Brocks allegations had previously been presented to kentucky. Wayne dammert, former waiter at the beverly hills supper club, who helped rescue many people during the fire, and also cowrote the book, inside the beverly hills supper club fire, with ron elliott. The tragic fire claimed over 160 people, making it one of the deadliest nightclub fires in the history of the united states. The armory where beverly hills fire victims bodies were taken posted in famous haunts. A jury today found that outdated aluminum wiring was the chief cause of the 1977 beverly hills supper club fire that killed 165 people. The beverly hills supper club was an entertainment and dining spot in southgate, kentucky, usa, just south of the ohio river and cincinnati, ohio.
He was one of a couple dozen diners at his table at the beverly hills supper club. Survivor stories changed beverly hills authors mind. The beverly hills supper club where the stars came to hang. Beverly hills supper club fire public group facebook. 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. Webster says he did not set out to write a book on the 1977 beverly hills supper club fire when first approached, particularly a book. The beverly hills supper club fire in southgate, kentucky, is the third deadliest nightclub fire in u. In fact, this book details what should now be considered as the worst case of mass. Victorian era home decor vintage type, vintage books, vintage ads, vintage ephemera. Every once in a while ill be featuring phone conversations with. That began a devastating string of popping beverage bottles. A major tragedy, and one of the nations worst nightclub disasters.
The club featured multiple banquet, dining and show rooms. The beverly hills supper club in southgate burned down on may 28, 1977, claiming the lives of 165 victims. The beverly hills supper club site creepy cincinnati. Students of fire history know that the beverly hills supper club fire occurred on may 28, 1977, in southgate, ky, and claimed the lives of 167 people, making it the thirdmostdeadly nightclub. The untold story behind kentuckys worst tragedy, lays. 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. The fire occurred saturday, may 28, 1977 on memorial day. Webster was awarded a 20 kentucky history award for his work on his book. Mar 20, 2020 the beverly hills supper club was a popular upscale venue in southgate, kentucky. May 15, 2017 the beverly hills supper club, located in southgate, kentucky, was packed with people over the holiday weekend when a fire broke out. The club was reopened in 1969 by a new owner, but this venture lasted only two months.
Elliott tells the story from the perspective of banquet captain wayne dammert, a longtime employee of the beverly hills supper club, which was owned by the shilling family. Though it moves at the pace of a mob thriller, this latest book from kentucky historian robert. The beverly hills supper club, located in southgate, kentucky, was packed with people over the holiday weekend when a fire broke out. Reviews the beverly hills supper club fire and discusses reasons for the loss of life in fires of this type. This is the complete history of the alleged mob activity. A total of 165 people died and more than 200 were injured as a result of the blaze.
This is the true untold story of what led to kentuckys worst tragedy a story of greed, corruption, deceit, mafia rule, government coverups, kidnapping, and even murder. Beverly hills supper club fire major american fires libguides at. The beverly hills supper club was a popular upscale venue in southgate, kentucky. Howard ain recalls covering the beverly hills supper. Dick changed the name to the beverly hills supper club and transformed it into one of the finest clubs in the country, with national name entertainment and fine food, just like he and his brother had done at the lookout house.
National fire protection association contributor internet archive language english. The club s legacy, however, stretches back to the 1950s, when it was known as the beverly hills country club. The untold story of kentuckys worst tragedy 9780615622200 by webster, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The beverly hills supper club fire occurred 40 years ago on saturday, may 28, 1977. Webster brings new details, research, artifacts and photos. The beverly hills supper club fire was one of the deadliest in u. The beverly hills supper club fire in southgate, kentucky, is the third deadliest nightclub fire in. Life enriching communities, which purchased the 78. Evenings upstairs the beverly hills supper club fire.
Life enriching communities, owner of beverly hills supper club site, has posted this new revised graphic of where a 4 story office will stand. On the night of may 28, 1977, with john davidson scheduled to perform before a beyondsellout house, the beverly hills supper club burned to the ground, killing 165 people. Thoroughly researched, websters book shines a light on a horrible tragedy and reveals the ugly truth behind a. The beverly hills supper club first opened in 1971, though the site had been a popular nightspot and illegal gambling house as early as 1937. Covered by news outlets across the country, many still associate tragedy with this popular entertainment destination. May 31, 2014 the first section of the book covers the history of the mafia on northern kentucky and is worth getting the book for alone and its ownership of the beverly hills country club later called bh supper club and the land it stood on they were still attached to it at the time of the fire. In 1977, at the beverly hills supper club in southgate, kentucky, 165 people died in a tragic fire. Overheard conversations the beverly hills supper club fire mass murder. This tragedy is the topic of the book inside the beverly hills supper club fire by ron elliott. Please do not leave negative or neutral feedback for cancelled orders. Following several months of study and analysis, several changes to key nfpa. His first book, the beverly hills supper club, is about the time he spent during his teenaged years living in beverly hills with his wealthy aunt and his friendships with many celebrities and movie stars. Beverly hills supper club fire by national fire protection association. Terms item availability while we try to maintain accurate quantity in our listing, items listed on ebay may be sold elsewhere before the ebay listing ends.
The fire occurred saturday, may 28, 1977 on memorial day weekend. The clubs legacy, however, stretches back to the 1950s, when it was known as the beverly hills country club. The new supper club quickly became a cash cow for the 4r corporation, a business enterprise run by schilling and his three sons, richard jr. Beverly hills supper club fire major american fires. The armory where beverly hills fire victims bodies were taken. The armory where beverly hills fire victims bodies were. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The beverly hills supper club fire paperback or so reconstruction of a tragedy. Cincinnati wkrc people still talk about the beverly hills supper club fire even after 40 years. Jul 16, 1985 a jury today found that outdated aluminum wiring was the chief cause of the 1977 beverly hills supper club fire that killed 165 people. I have loved reading about the history of newport, ky and the beverly hills supper club. If you bought an out of stock item, we will cancel your order and issue a refund.
No ghost stories here that ive heard of, but plenty of tragedy. At the 24th annual northern kentucky regional history day on march 25, 2017, robert webster presents. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Review of the beverly hills supper club 9780615622200. The site of the devastating fire is currently for sale and southgate police say. The untold story behind kentuckys worst tragedy by robert d. Today on the news they reported on the news about the overcrowding causing so many deaths. Headline act on night of beverly hills supper club fire. I feel this is very disrespectful to the 169 victims of the beverly hills supper club fire, may 28, 1977. May 10, 2019 the owner of the former beverly hills supper club property in southgate is looking to sell the northern kentucky property. I think the author did an excellent job walking me through every detail.
See more ideas about supper club, beverly hills and club. Beverly hills supper club fire book 2012, ferris clinical advisor 2019 pdf download, the beverly hills supper club and millions of other books are available for amazon paperback author robert webster, david brock, tom mcconaughy. The owner of the former beverly hills supper club property in southgate is looking to sell the northern kentucky property. The club was known by more recent generations as the beverly hills supper club, in southgate, ky, which burned down in 1977.
The schilling family and their swanky supper clubs. It amazes me how much misinformation is still out there about this tragic fire. Two days after the beverly hills supper club fire occurred, 159 beverly dead recovered was published by jim greenfield of the enquirer reporter. Inside the beverly hills supper club fire and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. May 28, 1977, is no longer a saturday out with his medical staff from st.
On this site, on may 28th, 1977, the beverly hills supper club caught fire, killing 165 people and injuring over 200. It was believed several thousand people were in the club the night of the fire. Unlike other publications, however, this is the true untold story of what led to kentuckys. The beverly hills supper club fire 1977 uvadisasters wiki. Many common factors can be found when analyzing these tragedies, including combustible interior finish, overcrowding, and problems with egress. This book intrigued me as my husband was a former employee of the beverly hills supper club. Dec 31, 2012 an excerpt from the beverly hills supper club. Researching the beverly hills supper club fire kenton. Southgate, ky happened on the night of may 28, 1977, during the memorial day weekend. The beverly hills supper club fire paperback or so item information. 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. Former beverly hills supper club property hits the market. From where i live i am less than 1 mile from the site of the beverly hills supper club where 167 people lost their life in a tragic fire. Webster examines the horrible tragedy that changed many lives on the night of may 28, 1977.
The people that i feel were part of this arson are either dead or in their 80s. Modern decor and intimate lighting compliment our venues chic ambiance. We play a show about once a year, and release records even more. Aug 11, 2016 that opportunity came in 1971 in the form of the beverly hills country club, which had sat vacant for several years. Rock n roll delivered by a handful of local music veterans now sprinkled across the country. Webster says he did not set out to write a book on the 1977 beverly hills supper club fire when first approached, particularly a book that suggests the blaze was arson. This is the audiobook version of the book described above. They spent years obtaining all of the documents, photographs, and other records from the fire. Jun 01, 2010 but, on may 28, 1977, the final curtain fell.