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August 02, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 2, 1932 

* The Ritz Tower explosion 
* New York City skyscraper
 

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "7 FIREMEN KILLED, 31 INJURED BY BLAST IN RITZ TOWER HOTEL" "Sudden Explosion Traps Men Fighting a Small Blaze in Subcellar Paint Room" "Scatters $100,000 In Gems" and more. Reporting continues on page 3 with related photos. (see)

Tells of the explosion at the Ritz Tower Hotel on Park Avenue in New York City.  Nice to have in this famous NYC title.

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century