Diagram of Sewer Explosion Investigation

Artist's rendering of an apparatus for taking samples of air inside of a sewer. The idea was introduced during the investigation of the 33rd Street Sewer Explosion, so another disaster could be prevented. At the time, officials believed the explosion occu

September 17th, 1914

Location

Strip District

Address

Unknown

Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection

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Source

Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2002, AIS.1971.05, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh Original URL

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Identifier

715.148231.CP

Rights

Public Domain - Anybody may use this photo for any purpose

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