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Aftermath of Norton Building fire on Sixth Street and Broadway, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
A view of the old Norton Building on Sixth Street and Broadway Avenue, in the aftermath of a fire. The first four levels of the building are shown, as well as an extended view of the street. Hundreds, perhaps even thousands of spectators crowd around the building. Fire fighting engines and equipment can be seen. Advertisements and store signage are seen throughout the image.
Date:
October 23, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Aftermath of Norton Building fire on Sixth Street and Broadway, Los Angeles, 1935

Aftermath of Norton Building fire on Sixth Street and Broadway, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
A view of the old Norton Building on Sixth Street and Broadway Avenue, in the aftermath of a fire. Fire fighters and others can be seen in the Norton's balconies and windows, and on ladders. Much of the facade has been blackened due to fire damage. Store signage in the image includes: "Lord's Removal" and "The Owl Drug Co."
Date:
October 23, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Aftermath of Norton Building fire on Sixth Street and Broadway, Los Angeles, 1935

Emergency rescue team with ladder, rescuing Eugene Wiggins (obscured), Chavez Ravine (Los Angeles), 1935

Description:
View is taken from bottom of Chavez Ravine, looking up at natural ledge where 13-year-old (Rance) Eugene Wiggins was trapped. A team of rescue workers--firefighters and police--are supporting an extra long ladder aimed toward the ledge where Wiggins is obscured from view. A rescue worker stands on the highest rungs of the ladder, looking for Wiggins. The rescue team included people such as Officer G.L. (Giden Lewis) Rice and fire fighter Owen J. Stroud. The image is taken at night.
Date:
October 25, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Emergency rescue team with ladder, rescuing Eugene Wiggins (obscured), Chavez Ravine (Los Angeles), 1935