Upstairs Lounge, Iberville Street entrance
This file appears in: Upstairs Lounge Fire, 1973: 32 Deaths
Behind the door, a staircase lead to the Upstairs Lounge. In 1973, the staircase was made of wood, which contributed to the fire's rapid spread.
Photograph: Jennifer Conerly
This file appears in: Upstairs Lounge Fire, 1973: 32 Deaths
Upstairs Lounge Fire, 1973: 32 Deaths
June 24, 1973 seemed like any other night at the Upstairs Lounge. The Metropolitan Community Church had just finished a worship service and was hosting a social event with free beer and food for about…