Debris from a gas explosion at the Garment Capitol Building on 8th St. that caused $1,000,000 in damage. A portion of a gas pipe had been removed and fire officials were originally inclined to rule out the explosion as accidental. Photo caption reads: "This photo shows destruction wrought on the fourth floor, directly beneath the center of the explosion, which injured 35 persons inside and outside the 12-story building. The terrific blast ripped out thick walls of this office like cardboard. At left is a door blown out of place, frame and all. Note great chunks of wall on the floor". Photo dated: Oct. 18, 1930.
Fires--California--Los Angeles Explosions--California--Los Angeles Clothing trade--California--Los Angeles Factories--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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