Original 1947 Associated Press wirephoto showing blast damage to storefronts along Water Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania following the catastrophic Island Queen excursion boat explosion on the Monongahela River. The original caption remains present and is mounted beneath the photograph on the same scrapbook page as part of its newspaper archive presentation. The caption identifies shattered plate glass windows caused by the force of the explosion. This photograph originated from a large archive of newspaper reference photographs assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh and remains mounted to its original black scrapbook page. Measures approximately 7¼ x 6¾ inches overall. Exhibits expected age, handling wear, editorial tape, scrapbook mounting remnants, and light wear consistent with newspaper archive use. Please see photos.
