1940's Vintage Military Soldier Building Destruction Photos Lot of 4 For Sale

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1940's Vintage Military Soldier Building Destruction Photos Lot of 4:
$39.95

1947 HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION — FOUR VINTAGE PHOTOS

BUILDING DESTRUCTION • MILITARY-APPEARING PERSONNEL • HANDWRITTEN DATES

Offered is a group of four vintage black-and-white photographs documenting damaged buildings and debris during the immediate post-World War II period.

The photographs appear to show different views of a damaged building or related structures, including individuals examining or standing near the destruction.

PHOTOGRAPHS INCLUDED

PHOTO 1
Exterior view of a building with substantial damage to the roof structure. Exposed roof framing is visible behind a white picket fence.

PHOTO 2
A man wearing clothing resembling a military uniform stands in front of a building with a partially destroyed roof.

PHOTO 3
Two men stand among extensive debris and collapsed structural materials, with a heavily damaged building visible behind them.

PHOTO 4
Exterior view of a wooden building with a damaged roof and entrance area.

REVERSE INSCRIPTIONS

One photograph is handwritten "June 47."

Another photograph has a handwritten date appearing to read "May 47," with an earlier month crossed out, followed by a location inscription appearing to read "Haines (Colorado)."

All four photographs have a penciled M-shaped marking on their backs.

HISTORICAL INTEREST

These photographs provide a visual record of structural destruction during the early postwar period.

The presence of military-appearing clothing and handwritten 1947 dates makes this group potentially interesting to collectors of post-WWII military history, early Cold War photography, American social history, and historical architecture.

The exact location, cause of the damage, identity of the individuals, and circumstances surrounding the photographs have not been verified.

ITEM DETAILS

• Four vintage black-and-white photographs
• Handwritten 1947 dates on two reverses
• Building destruction and debris scenes
• Men visible in two photographs
• Unframed photographic prints
• Sold together as one historical group

CONDITION

Vintage condition with age-related yellowing, surface wear, and minor edge and corner wear. Please refer to the photographs for exact condition.

You will receive all four photographs shown, including their original handwritten backs.

From Echoes of WWII — preserving historical memorabilia for future generations.

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