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Image Not Available for During a thunderstorm in New York, an amateur photographer managed to photograph a lighting bolt striking the Empire State Building.
During a thunderstorm in New York, an amateur photographer managed to photograph a lighting bolt striking the Empire State Building.
Image Not Available for During a thunderstorm in New York, an amateur photographer managed to photograph a lighting bolt striking the Empire State Building.

During a thunderstorm in New York, an amateur photographer managed to photograph a lighting bolt striking the Empire State Building.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 22.6 x 12.3 cm (8 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/7790
LocationNot currently on display

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