Ruins of Capitol High School

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Description

Ruins of Capitol High School, after it was destroyed by fire in 1893. Building at left, most of lower outer structure still standing. Posters are stacked outside. Business district and horse-drawn vehicles on right side of photo.

Details

Resource ID:: DPA4018
Subject:: Fires--Michigan--Detroit; High school buildings--Michigan--Detroit; High school buildings--Fires and fire prevention; Albumen prints; Photographic prints
Date:: 1893
Format:: 1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.5 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: D/Schools-High-1893
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.