1951 Press Photo Gas Tank Explodes Northwest State Teachers College Maryville

Shown is the Residence Hall dormitory after blast and fire in which three girls students were critically injured and seventeen others received less serious injury in Maryville, Missouri. Note debris of gas storage tank which exploded in foreground;blown out wall at top left of building. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-28-1951.

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