Firemen probe the crumbled walls of the Paris Theater, 76 Knox Court
Creator(s)
Howell, Duane.
Summary
Night view of the Paris Art Theater at 76 Knox Court in Denver, Colorado, after an explosion; shows firemen picking through rubble.
Date
1963 May 27
Notes
Title from newspaper clipping attached to back of photoprint; also reads: "Fire investigator Jim Jordan said the possibility of arson was being checked out in the Sunday blast. An explosion tore through the vacant Paris Art Theater, 76 Knox Court Sunday night, leaving only one wall standing. The only injury reported was a minor one. Mrs. Edna Rogers, 41 S. Bryant St,. who was walking past the theater on her way home from church, was cut on the ankle by flying glass. Cause of the blast was not determined immediately, but Fire Investigator Jim Jordan said the possibility of arson was being checked out. Bricks, cinder blocks and debris from the theater was scattered several hundred feet throughout the neighborhood. Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Margaret Crosswhite, 60 Knox Court, and Mrs. Gladys Crosswhite, 12 Fed-."; R7100224207
Description
1 photoprint ; 17 x 24 cm. (7 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Paris Art Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Explosions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
Source
Source: MAX.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Night photographs.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
