Original 1947 Associated Press wire photo documenting a fatal industrial accident in Chicago. The attached caption identifies the victim as 22-year-old elevator operator Joseph Cichowski, whose head and arm became wedged between an elevator and the door sill of a Loop business building. The image shows rescue efforts underway as firemen use a wooden lever and jack to extricate the body. A printed arrow on the photograph points to the victim. A stark and graphic example of mid-century newspaper crime and accident photojournalism. This photograph originated from a large newspaper archive assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh. Measures approximately 6½ x 9 inches. Moderate handling wear, edge wear, creasing, and age-related toning consistent with newsroom use. Please see photos.
