Ruins of Capitol High School

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Ruins of Capitol High School
Description:
Ruins of Capitol High School, after it was destroyed by fire in 1893. Outer structure still standing, inner portions of building completely gone. Snow on ground, ice has formed over some portions of external structure. Handwritten on back: "Detroit High School, burned Jany 1893."
Details
Resource ID:
DPA4022
Subject:
Fires--Michigan--Detroit
High school buildings--Michigan--Detroit
High school buildings--Fires and fire prevention
Albumen prints
Photographic prints
Date Issued:
1893
Format:
1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7 x 9 in.
Member of:
Burton Historical Collection
Filing Location:
D/Schools-High-1893
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.