A collapsed building, Los Angeles, California, 2 February 1922

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Homestead Museum

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A collapsed building, Los Angeles, California, 2 February 1922

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2018.18.1.1

Description

A photo of a collapsed building, Los Angeles, CA. 2 February 1922. The view shows the rubbled remains of a building that collapsed. The building to the right shows fire damage on the side that faced the collapse building and the one on the left is studs and facade only and part of the second floor is falling. There are firemen walking into the building on the left. There is a crowd of people gathering to look at the damage. The reverse indicates the location as 917-923 S. Main. There is also the number 1159 typed in the upper right corner. With yellowing overall, a green ink spot near the center, minor silverfish on the top right corner, tears on the right side and top as well as abrasion on all edges, and fading, the object is in good condition overall.

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