1935 Press Photo New York 503 E 55th St Apartment Building Fire NYC - neny10733

THE MORNING AFTER THE DAY BEFORE... AND A SKELETON MEETS THE EYE. THE PICTURES SHOW HOW COMPLETELY FIRE GUTTED THE FIVE-STORY BRICK APARTMENT HOUSE AT 503 E 55TH ST. ON APRIL 4. FIRE ESCAPES ON BUILDINGS AT RIGHT SHOW THE EFFECTS OF A HAIL OF BRICKS. FOUR FIREMEN WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN COLLAPSING WALLS BURIED ENGINE IN A PILE OF DEBRIS. Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-09-1935.

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