December 7, 2011
Atlanta History Center: Winecoff Hotel Fire

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On December 7, 1946, Atlanta’s Winecoff Hotel (know today as the Ellis Hotel) was the scene of the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history. Of the 280 guests staying in the hotel, 119 perished.

The fire, believed to have started on the third floor, began sometime around 3:00 AM. Due to poor…

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