| ID Code | SHAYASHI0109 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sidewalk on the north side of Aioi Bridge, looking east |
| Photographer | Shigeo Hayashi |
| Date | Between October 1 and 10, 1945 |
| Location | Honkawa |
| Distance from hypocenter | 340meters |
| Existence of phorographic nagatives | Yes |
| Owner | Hiroshima City |
| Custodian | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum |
| Description | Looking east from the western part of the sidewalk on the north side of Aioi Bridge. From left: Hiroshima Prefectural Commerce Association; Aioi Bridge; and the Hiroshima Chapter of the Japanese Red Cross Society. Fukuya Department Store is in the distance beyond Aioi Bridge. The blast caused a gap of up to 1.4 meters on Aioi Bridge, which was near the hypocenter. Part of the sidewalk was lifted and slanted by the blast reflecting off the water. |
| Record of publication in literature, exhibition | Listed in the “Peace Database” of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum website |
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