Photograph
Paint Blast at Pyramid Motors
Coroner Michael Malloy standing inside the blast-damaged Pyramid Motors garage at 434 West Gilman street and pointing at a paint can and hot plate that caused the explosion. The blast killed business owner Leroy Banks, 33, of 1836 Baird Street. The incident was witnessed by his wife, Ollie, and two young sons. Ollie Banks and John O'Connor suffered burns during a rescue attempt. |
Image ID: | 138623 |
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Creation Date: | before 09 29 1957 |
Creator Name: | Stein, Edwin |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 2709.0489E |
Original Dimensions: | 35 mm |
One of 6 images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 29, 1957. |
Business enterprises |
African Americans |
Fathers |
Indoor photography |
Administrative agencies |
Automobile repair shops |
Automobiles |
Clothing and dress |
Explosions |
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