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Spotlight Series: The Beverly Hills Supper Club

Bob Webster, of the Kenton County Historical Society will present a talk about his book, 'The Beverly Hills Supper Club: The Untold Story Behind Kentucky’s Worst Tragedy'.

Bob Webster of the Kenton County Historical Society will be coming to do a talk on his book, The Beverly Hills Supper Club: The Untold Story Behind Kentucky's Worst Tragedy.

This presentation covers a short history of Newport’s “Sin-City” era and discusses the history of the club, from the illegal gambling casino of the 1930s-1960s to the club’s rebirth in the 1970s. The tragic fire on May 28, 1977, which killed 165 people, is covered in great detail, as is the initial investigation to determine a cause. The more recent re-investigation is also discussed.

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