Historical Events tagged with "garden"
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Entertainment
Balloon Riot at Vauxhall Garden
September 8th, 1819 205 years ago
Tensions erupted at Vauxhall Garden in Philadelphia when a balloon, intended for a display, was mistaken for a danger, sparking chaos. The crowd reacted violently, leading to the destruction of the amusement park's property. This incident highlighted the social unrest of the era and the influence of public perception on entertainment spectacles.
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