Italian Hall disaster, Historic site in the United States
The Italian Hall disaster was a tragic event that occurred in Calumet, Michigan in 1913.
During a Christmas Eve celebration for striking miners and their families, a false cry of 'fire' led to a crush that resulted in the death of 73 people.
This incident highlighted the struggles of laborers and is commemorated by Woody Guthrie's song '1913 Massacre'.
The Italian Hall building was demolished in 1984, but the site remains a point of historical significance.
The event is one of the deadliest stampedes in US history and contributes to the historical identity of the Copper Country.
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