Original 1947 press photo showing the smoldering wreckage of the Island Queen along Pittsburgh's waterfront following the devastating September 9, 1947 explosion and fire. The image captures the twisted remains of the excursion steamer as firefighters continue extinguishing hot spots, with the city's bridges and downtown buildings visible in the background. Measures 6½ x 5¼ inches. Light edge wear, corner wear, and age-related handling consistent with its age. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
