Arson Suspected in School Book Depository Fire, July 1972
Arson Suspected in School Book Depository Fire, July 1972
(MOS) Arson Suspected in School Book Depository Fire, July 1972. Panning TLS/MS Dallas fire truck driving along street, passing cam, stopping outside the infamous Texas School Book Depository. MS spinning emergency light on roof of fire engine, tilt up to fire escape on TSBD. TLS/MSs sign on side of TSBD: "This building is private property. Any attempt to enter will be considered a criminal act. Building is guarded & under 24 hour protection. Enter at your own risk." MS two men hauling generator into lobby (visitor s center) of TSBD, followed by several firefighters hauling coiled fire hose-- note the sign about the door through which the men pass, offering the public a chance to buy a square inch of the TSBD building. TLS firefighters standing by fire hose attached to fireplug. MS "Visitors Welcome" sign in window. MS several Shriners (wearing fez hats) & their wives outside TSBD.