Tag: February 1860

Ballroom Betrayal: 23rd Annual Ball of Protection Engine Company No. 5 Marred by Unseemly Conduct
On a chilly winter evening, February 23rd, 1860, the Apollo Rooms played host to the 23rd Annual Ball of Protection Engine Company No. 5, a night that promised to be a highlight of the social season. However, beneath the sparkling lights and charming smiles, a darker reality lurked. Eyewitnesses recall a crowded and chaotic atmosphere,…
