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On May 20, 1935, fire broke out at the Casanova, night club of the famed Brown Palace hotel in downtown Denver.
"Flimsy draperies and hanging decorations in the Casanova went up like tinder, pouring smoke and gas fumes through the hotel," the United Press reported.
"Some of the guests rushed to the windows and threatened to jump. Firemen produced nets, but prevented any from jumping by calling to them to remain in their rooms," the UP said.
Several guests were carried down ladders by firemen.
The Casanova, itself, was demolished along with musical instruments belonging to the "Husk O'Hare Orchestra."
"Flimsy draperies and hanging decorations in the Casanova went up like tinder, pouring smoke and gas fumes through the hotel," the United Press reported.
"Some of the guests rushed to the windows and threatened to jump. Firemen produced nets, but prevented any from jumping by calling to them to remain in their rooms," the UP said.
Several guests were carried down ladders by firemen.
The Casanova, itself, was demolished along with musical instruments belonging to the "Husk O'Hare Orchestra."
Fire Chief John Healy said the fire was caused by "an explosion of gas fumes."
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