B+W photo of physician treating an unconcious fireman at Holland Tunnel after explosion, May 13, 1949.
Entry/Object ID
2011.052.0013
Description
Black-and-white photo of physician attending an unconcious fireman at Holland Tunnel after explosion, Friday, May 13, 1949.
Ca. 8" x 10" print. Photo taken by Associated Press (AP Wire Photo.) Integral caption in image at right. Reverse inkstamped: Holland Tunnel; inkstamped date: May 17, 1949. (This print from Baltimore Sun archives.)
Text at right:
(NY5) NEW YORK, May 14 - OVERCOME FIREMAN TREATED - A physician treats
a fireman overcome yesterday fighting blaze which seared Holland
Tunnel between New York City and New Jersey. A priest holds the
unconscious man's arm. (APWirephoto)(See wire story)(OB70700dns) 49
[end]
This photo was taken on the day of the explosion. Note the stonework; the unidentified firefighter is outside the tunnel.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.052
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
Associated Press
Date made
1949
Place
Location
Holland Tunnel/Jersey City
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
8 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-12-03
