ID Code | A-757 |
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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. |