Sepia-toned photo showing the wreckage of the Detroit Journal Building after an explosion

Description:

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 Issued:

1895-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Fire Department

Subject Topic:

Detroit Fire Department, Building Explosions, and Detroit Journal Building

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/11BF9F4E-C2B1-4A6E-A14A-582308777286