1811

Richmond, VA Theatre Fire, Dec 1811

Etching of the Disaster

Richmond, Virginia
An etching showing the Theatre Fire of December 26, 1811  read more »

New Madrid, MO Earthquakes 1811-1812

On the 15th day of December, 1811, the first great shock of an earthquake occurred, that shook the whole majestic valley of the Mississippi to the center, and made the Allegheny mountains tremble bene  read more »

Richmond, VA Theatre Fire, Dec 1811

CALAMITOUS FIRE.

The following is an extract from a gentleman of Richmond, giving an account of the afflicting fire at that place, on the night of the 26th December.  read more »

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