Original Associated Press wire photo dated April 16, 1947, showing cattle grazing in a flat coastal pasture near Texas City, Texas, while massive clouds of smoke from fires caused by the destructive explosions rise in the background. The original AP caption is printed directly on the photograph. The photo is mounted on black archival paper and measures approximately 9½ × 6½ inches overall. Shows light surface scratches and handling wear consistent with newsroom/archive use. This photograph came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Please review pictures carefully for condition and details.
