1926 Rose Bowl Tragedy: Collapsed Grandstand

1926 Rose Bowl Tragedy: Collapsed Grandstand

Update: 2025-12-10
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In the shadow of the 1926 Tournament of Roses parade, a catastrophic grandstand collapse left eleven dead and over two hundred injured. The contractor, Paul F. Mahoney, was convicted of manslaughter. This tragedy led to stringent safety measures for future parades, ensuring such a disaster never repeats.

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1926 Rose Bowl Tragedy: Collapsed Grandstand

1926 Rose Bowl Tragedy: Collapsed Grandstand