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ID Code A-757
Photographer Shigeo Hayashi
Provider Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Location Moto-machi, Hakushima areas
Distance from the Hypocenter (m) 330
Description Torii gate and stone lantern before the front building of Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
Location: Moto-machi
Distance from hypocenter: approx. 330m
The torii gate leading to the front building directly north of the hypocenter toppled westward, while the upper part of the stone lantern toppled northward, indicating the sweep of the blast. Shown directly left over the lantern is Hiroshima Prefectural Commerce Association, while the blackened building in the distance on the right is Honkawa Elementary School.

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