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The Rear of the Main building- Ludlow Street
The rear of the Main Building 55 years ago. This is the Ludlow Street side of the building.
30th and Market Street facing West
The buildings standing after the blast are (left to right) a trade school at 3000 Market, the Railway Express, the High Line (train bridge spanning Market) and the Bulletin Building at 3001 Market
Tidewater Mill and Elevator Co.
This captures the destruction of the explosion particularly on the left side of the photo. Firefighters are trying to clear up the debris.
Railway Express Building
A fire truck puts out the blaze in the Railway Express building at 3020-3032 Market Street. At right a pier is visible from the Market-Frankfort Elevated line, which was being dismantled prior to the explosion
Putting out the fire from the explosion
This picture captures the destruction from the explosion. Firefighters are hard at work attempting to put the fire out. The damage is large as can be seen from all the rubble.
Front of the Main Building 55 years ago
The front of the Main Building from the Chestnut Street entrance. Take notice that not much has changed from 55 years ago to today.
Tidewater Mill and Elevator Co. Destruction
The back of the Tidewater Mill and Elevator Co. after the explosion. Firefighters appear to be scoping out the territory. There appears to be rubble and debris everywhere.
Side view of the Railway Express Agency post destruction
The sideview of the Railway Express Agency post explosion. The windows are broken and debris and rubble can be seen on the ground.
Rear of the Railway Express Agency
This picture depicts the rear of the Railway Express Agency. On the back of this building is the garage. Debris and rubble surround the building because of the explosion.