Original 1947 Associated Press wire photo showing an aerial view of the massive fire that swept through Coney Island in New York. The original AP caption along the bottom identifies smoke rising over the beach and amusement district after strong ocean winds fueled the blaze. Visible are the famous roller coaster, midway attractions, and firefighters battling the fire from multiple directions. The photograph measures approximately 16 x 10⅜ inches. Moderate handling wear, edge wear, corner creases, and light surface wear consistent with age. Please see photos. This photograph came from the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper.
