Original AP Wire Photo dated April 16, 1947, showing a corner of Monsanto's chemical plant following the Texas City explosion, with a deceased victim in the foreground. The original caption identifies stretcher bearers and police at the scene. Smoke rises beside the damaged multistory building, whose exposed floors and shattered walls dominate the background. From the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper. Measures 5¾ x 8¾ inches, with the original caption printed directly on the photo. Visible condition includes fine surface scratches, light edge wear and age toning. Caption is faint but largely readable. Please examine photos for condition.
