Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Crowd surveys the former site of the Golden State Fireworks and Display Co. plant, where a fireworks explosion occurred on Feb. 7, 1940. The blast was felt 40 miles away, injured four, and caused damage to many nearby homes. Cause of the blast was suspected to be decomposing firework shells, or possibly a gopher chewing on powder. Damages were estimated at $100,000 Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: Fireworks Explosion Redondo Beach Text from orginal nitrate sleeve: Fireworks shop explosion at Redondo Beach Feb. 7, 1940; Bragg, Howard and Floyd; Denman, Nettie -Rev.Mrs.(home)
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1387_22680-01 ark:/21198/zz0025gwks
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Disaster Explosions--California--Redondo Beach Environment Spectators--California--Redondo Beach Golden State Fireworks and Display Co
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