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Photos depicting the aftermath of antique boiler explosion on July 29, 2001 in Medina, Ohio.  

Historical boiler explosion
8. Crown sheet heavy erosion one thread engagement
Historical boiler explosion
9. Crown sheet one thread engagement
Historical boiler explosion
10. Crown sheet two thread engagement
Historical boiler explosion
11. Crown sheet thickness 0.085" and 0.105"
Historical boiler explosion
12. Crown sheet thickness of 0.85" and 0.105"
Historical boiler explosion
13. Crown stay bolts in firebox reduced area from 1" to 0.700" and 0.600"
Historical boiler explosion
14. Crown stay bolts. Two displaced threads two and less than two threads engagement