This from Steve Redick:

April 2, 1968, just days before the riots erupted. A 5-11 and 3 or 4 specials for a fire in a massive building. The press coverage with the spectacular large format cover photo is sadly a thing of the past now. I have enclosed one of Dave Fornell’s images from that day.

Warren Redick collection

Warren Redick collection

Warren Redick collection

Warren Redick collection

Warren Redick collection

Warren Redick collection

Warren Redick collection

Dave Fornell photo

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