The Morrill Memorial Library is partnering with Ashland Public Library and other Massachusetts public libraries to host historian and author David Kruh to speak about the many fires that have impacted Boston over time on Monday, September 30 at 7:00pm on Zoom.

Join David Kruh for a look at the devastating fires and their impact on Boston, from the many "great" fires of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, including the truly Great Fire of 1872; the Cocoanut Grove tragedy of 1942, which killed 492; and the Hotel Vendome fire of 1972, which resulted in the deaths of nine fire fighters. How did these fires happen? What was learned from these events? What, if anything, was done to try and prevent similar catastrophes? David's newest slide show, filled with images from these events, answers these and other questions.

About the author: David Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978 graduate of the University of Maryland. While earning his Masters in Computer Engineering at Boston University, David worked as an engineer at WRKO Radio. He has also worked full time as a copywriter, computer programmer, radio producer, radio engineer and, for a few years in the mid-1990s, as a spokesman and web master for the Big Dig. He retired a few years ago from a semiconductor manufacturer, where he was the Direct Marketing Manager. He is also the author of several books, notably two on Boston's Scollay Square and Building Route 128. David's most recent book is Inseparable.

Register directly on Zoom HERE.

Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom webinar via email from Ashland Public Library, the hosting institution. This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. Note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.