Tag: March 1961
Hi Pi Lounge Explosion, Tavern Blast, Illinois 1961
A chaotic scene unfolded on the North Side of Chicago last night, March 25, 1961, as a mysterious explosion ripped through the crowded Hi Pi Lounge at 943 Wells Street. The blast, which was still under investigation by police and fire officials, left at least 40 people injured, with five facing serious injuries. The explosion…
