1.7K reactions · 46 shares | Our Lady of the Angels School Fire #disastroushistory #disasters #history #fire #Chicago | Disastrous History | Facebook

In 1958, a fire broke out at Our Lady of Angels school in Chicago. The flames engulfed the school, taking the lives of 92 students and three nuns. The tragedy made national headlines and led to reforms around fire-safety standards for schools. Decades later, the school reopened as Galapagos Charter School. When Rachel Shuki started teaching there in 2013, there was a feeling of unease. Rachel Shuki tells the story of the haunted, now-closed school she taught at on Chicago’s West Side. A tragic d

4.6K views · 159 reactions | Today on the 65th anniversary of the Our Lady of Angels School fire in Chicago, BVMs gathered at 2:30 p.m. (when the fire broke out) in remembrance of the 92 children and three BVM sisters who tragically lost their lives. We invite you join us in spirit as we honor the names of each person who perished in the fire. #heartofbvm | BVM Sisters | Facebook