Atomic flash from Nevada seen 300 miles away in Los Angeles
- Made:
- 1953-03-19 in Los Angeles
Gelatin silver print of atomic flash from Nevada seen 300 miles away in Los Angeles, taken by an unknown photographer for Associated Press, from the Daily Herald archive, 19 March 1953. 'This was how the atomic flash lit up the early morning sky over the Los Angeles Industrial Area, March 17th - some 300 miles from the Atomic Proving Grounds at Nevada where the atomic test explosion was made. At left is the City Hall silhoueted by the atomic flash.'
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/11042
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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overall: 206 mm x 271 mm
- type:
- photograph and gelatin silver print
