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Angels Too Soon: The School Fire of ’58

Our Lady of the Angels was an extremely tight knit, largely Italian parish in a vibrant community that flourished on Chicago’s West Side. But in 1958, tragedy struck when a fire broke out in the basement at Our Lady of the Angels and tore through parts of the building, trapping students and teachers in a terrifying inferno. The blaze killed 92 children and three nuns, shook a city’s faith, and stunned Chicago – and the nation – with sorrow. Now, 65 years later, survivors tell their story.

English
  • Originally Aired September 22, 2023
  • Runtime 57 minutes
  • Network WTTW/Chicago
  • Created February 24, 2025 by
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  • Modified February 24, 2025 by
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