A real photograph postcard, Los Angeles Times building fire by bombing, ca. 1910.
Entry/Object ID
2016.293.1.1
Description
A real photographic postcard of the Los Angeles Times building on fire after it was bombed, ca. 1910. The image depicts the building after the fire, which was caused by a bombing by radical unionists. The brick is exposed and it is apparent the roof has collapsed as well as most of one half of the building. Windows are no longer in the sills.A crowd has gathered on the opposite side of the street. The postcard is in fair condition with moderate surface soiling, fading and discoloration. The postcard includes an azo postage stamp box.
