National Content: Italy

St. Lucy’s Church

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SourcePicture of St. Lucy’s Church in Terni, hit during the first bombing of the city (August 13th, 1943).
Event referred toCity Bombing during world war 2
Technological characteristicsType of file: Image
Extension: .jpg
Dimension of the file: 71,8 kb
Availability proposed: Popup with zoom options
Description of the sourceKind of source: Image
Origin of the source: Private archive
Language: Italian
Copyright issues: Full availability
Contextualisation of the sourceThe file shows St. Lucy’s Church, that was connected to the college of the Jesuits and doesn’t exist anymore. The front, apparently intact, hides internal rubble. Damages provoked either to the church or the surrounding buildings are evident. The street and the small square in front of the church are full of rubble.
Interpretation of the sourceBombings, even if directed against military targets – such as “Acciaierie” and “Fabbrica d’Armi” – hit frequently innocent people in their daily activities and familiar places.
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