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Electrical explosion in downtown Portland, 1947

Y-470806-01. "Confusion. Firemen, fire trucks, hose, smoke and lots of spectators crowed SW 6th Avenue Wednesday afternoon after an electrical conduit of Pacific Power & Light blew up, shaking business district." SW 6th & Alder looking north. Bottom of Oregonian sign shows on left. Upper center Equitable building & sign. August 6, 1947

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Y-470806-01. "Confusion. Firemen, fire trucks, hose, smoke and lots of spectators crowed SW 6th Avenue Wednesday afternoon after an electrical conduit of Pacific Power & Light blew up, shaking business district." SW 6th & Alder looking north. Bottom of Oregonian sign shows on left. Upper center Equitable building & sign. August 6, 1947