Original 1947 press photo showing firefighters directing powerful streams of water onto the burned remains of the Island Queen following the devastating September 9, 1947 disaster in Pittsburgh. The dramatic close-up view captures emergency crews battling the blaze from the dock as the excursion steamer's charred upper decks continue to smolder. Measures 9⅛ x 7 inches. Light edge wear, corner wear, and age-related handling consistent with its age. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
