The Halifax Catastrophe: Forty views showing extent of damage in Canada's historic city as the result of terrific explosion on Thursday, December 6th, 1917, which killed 1200 men, women and children, injured 3000 and rendered 6000 homeless, causing property damage of nearly $50,000,000

Author: Royal Print & Litho Limited

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"The Halifax Catastrophe: Forty views showing extent of damage in Canada's historic city as the result of terrific explosion on Thursday, December 6th, 1917, which killed 1200 men, women and children, injured 3000 and rendered 6000 homeless, causing property damage of nearly $50,000,000" by Royal Print & Litho Limited provides a visual documentation of the devastating explosion that rocked Halifax in 1917. Through a collection of forty views, this work captures the aftermath of the explosion, showcasing the extent of the damage, the human toll, and the immense destruction caused.

Genres: Historical, Photography, Documentary

Themes: Tragedy, Resilience, Historical Preservation

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