Greater Detroit - Demolition photos
Greater Detroit
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The Greater Detroit burns Dec. 12, 1956, in Lake St. Clair. Burning away the wood and plaster made it to scrap the steel.
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The Greater Detroit is engulfed in flame Dec. 12, 1956. The Eastern States is at right.
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The Greater Detroit burns Dec. 12, 1956, in Lake St. Clair. Burning away the wood and plaster made it to scrap the steel.
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The Greater Detroit is towed out to be burned on Dec. 12, 1956.