Digital Collection
1932.059.001

Print, Photographic

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the wreckage of the Detroit Journal Building after an explosion. The photo shows a mass of fallen structural timbers and a large number of workers who are carrying away debris. Spectators are visible on the rooftop in the background. The explosion occurred at 9:05 on the morning of Nov. 6, 1895. The building was located at 49 W. Larned St. and was totally destroyed.

Date
1895
Collection
Print Size
8" x 10"
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