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50 years ago today, gas explosion killed 7, leaving Tucson in shock
Dead and injured victims were removed from Supreme Cleaners after the gas explosion 50 years ago today. Seven people died in the blast at Grant Road and Stone Avenue.
50 years ago today, gas explosion killed 7, leaving Tucson in shock
Rescue workers struggle to dig out Supreme Cleaners co-owner Harris Salonic, who told officials before he died that he was in the fur vault when he flipped a light switch that threw a spark and ignited the blast.
Supreme Cleaners explosion
Rescue workers and volunteers dig out co-owner Harrison Salonic Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
Civilians and rescue workers comb through the rubble of Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
Dead and injured victims are removed from Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
Civilians help with the search for victims as Tucson firefighters dump water on the smoldering ruins of Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
A priest stands by to administer last rites as rescue workers dig into steel and rubble at Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
A nurse carries plasma for a victim taken from Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
Fire flares up at Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Supreme Cleaners explosion
Ambulance attendants and volunteers carry the body of a worker from Supreme Cleaners, 2232 N. Stone Ave, in Tucson, after a gas explosion on March 29, 1963. Tucson Citizen file photo
Salute today for retiring superfan
Joe Cavaleri at a homecoming pep rally in 1979, the year his "Ooh Aah Man" persona was born.
School, nearby lane named for early school board member
William C. Davis and his wife moved into this home in 1900. It was at 215 N. Stone Ave., and later served as a mortuary.
A look at the UA-ASU rivalry
Students prepare to whitewash the "A" on Sentinel Peak, also known as "A" Mountain, Sept. 19, 1954.
1988 University of Arizona basketball team
Arizona's starting players during a 1988 regular season game at Washington State. From left, Sean Elliott, Anthony Cook, Steve Kerr, reserve center Joe Turner, Craig McMillan and Tom Tolbert.
1988 University of Arizona basketball team
University of Arizona coaches, including head coach Lute Olson, at right in gray suit, and assistant Kevin O'Neill, wearing glasses, currently head coach at Southern Cal, during the 1988 Pac-10 Tournament.
The Westward Look resort turns 100
Early visitors enjoy the amenities at the Westward Look Resort, which started as a private residence in the 1920's.
University of Arizona in history
Students prepare to whitewash the "A" on Sentinel Peak, also known as "A" Mountain, Sept. 19, 1954.
University of Arizona in history
The empty desert stretches out beyond the 40-acre University of Arizona campus in 1922. The buildings identified are (1) Engineering College, built in 1919; (2) Old Main, built in 1891; and (3) Cochise Hall, a dormitory built in 1922. Today the campus has expanded to 180 acres from Park Aven…
Arizona politics trivia quiz
Governor-elect Raul Castro in his Tucson office on Nov. 6, 1974, the morning after winning the governor's race.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson in May, 1980.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson in May, 1980.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson in May, 1980.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson in May, 1980.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
Mike Levin uses a rope to helkp guide a beam while his father Alan operates the crane at El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson on Aug. 9, 1999. The ballroom fell into disrepair in 1991 after a storm damaged the roof. Levin and Sons is building a new roof for overtop the old one.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
Matt and Bill Smith bolton a beam into place at El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson on Aug. 9, 1999. The ballroom fell into disrepair in 1991 after a storm damaged the roof. Levin and Sons is building a new roof for overtop the old one.
Historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson
El Casino Ballroom at 437 East 26th St. in Tucson in May, 1980.
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