Gas Blast Wrecks Plant

Clip: 362676_1_1

Year Shot: 1949 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1538

Original Film: 022-218-04

HD: N/A

Location: CHICAGO

Timecode: 00:33:51 - 00:34:19

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Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Incredible scenes of destruction follow explosion at a gas generating plant. Hundreds were injured when thunderous blast blew out walls of building, rocking wide area and shattering windows nearby. Firemen battle flames for hours.