The Waltz Death Saved for Her



Photo Title

The Waltz Death Saved for Her

Photographer/Creator

Louis F. Giampa

Collection

Publisher

Chicago Sun-Times

Caption/Description

One woman died, 100 persons were injured and 400 escaped when floor and ceiling collapsed during a St. Patrick's Day dance in Chicago. After making this picture, Mr. Giampa climbed a ladder and crawled over timbers to ask firemen if he could help. 'Clear out, bud,' one replied. 'You're not getting paid for this.'

Citation

Louis F. Giampa, "The Waltz Death Saved for Her," in POYi Archive, Item #453, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/453 (accessed April 25, 2024).

Date Added

07.03.2008