The Myers building, Manila, ablaze. A direct hit by Japanese bombers Dec. 24, 1941.

The Myers building, Manila, ablaze. A direct hit by Japanese bombers Dec. 24, 1941.

Creator
[Anonymous]
Date created
Image – 1941
Accession No.
OFI-000481
Location
OFI-000401 to OFI-000500OFI-000481.jpg
Notes
Subject: The Myers Building in Manila's port district burns from a hit from a Japanese bomber in the early days of World War II. The body, lower right, was likely added to the image for dramatic effects.
Type
Real photo, divided back, B/W.
Medium
1 photographic print : sheet 9 x 14 cm (postcard format).
Subject 1
World War, 1939-1945 — Destruction & pillage — Philippines — Manila.
Subject 2
Manila (Philippines) — Buildings, structures, etc. — 1940-1950.
Subject 3
Fires — Philippines — Manila — 1940-1950.
Actual Image Location
Box No. 1, Series 8, page 4
Call number
OFI-000481