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Destroyed Urakami Cathedral Tower in Nagasaki

2023-520
Accession Number
2023-520
2.1 x 2.8 inches
Black & White
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Description

Remains of Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, after the atomic bomb destroyed the city. The entrance tower is partially intact with arch and round window openings above. A sign in Japanese stands in front of the ruins. A portion of the temporary church building is on the right. 

Date(s)
ca.
1947