Original AP Wire Photo dated April 16, 1947, showing a parking area filled with demolished automobiles near the Texas City waterfront following the explosion. A wrecked building stands behind the cars, while dense smoke rises from a burning oil storage tank in the background. The caption, headed "Blast Damage," is printed directly on the photo. From the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper. Photo measures 9 x 6½ inches. Visible condition includes light surface scratches, age toning and minor edge wear. Please examine photos for condition.
