1970
Pioneer Hotel fire kills 29 people, including longtime downtown supporters, Margaret and Harold Steinfeld. Louis Taylor was convicted of starting the fire, but was released in 2013 based on evidence that indicated his innocence.
Los bomberos en su trabajo para apagar el incendio en el Hotel Pioneer en la Navidad de 1970.
Bill Hopkins / Tucson CitizenPioneer Hotel fire kills 29 people, including longtime downtown supporters, Margaret and Harold Steinfeld. Louis Taylor was convicted of starting the fire, but was released in 2013 based on evidence that indicated his innocence.
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