A-Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)

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September 25th 2014

Published: October 26th 2014

I had long been interested to visit Hiroshima to see what physical evidence of the 6 Aug 1945 bombing was still in existence. One thing I was surprised by was to feel such a connection to the events of that day when I finally saw the remains of thisbuilding in person. I arrived into Hiroshima on the afternoon of 25 Sep 2014 and immediately came to visit the dome. I took pictures at that time with ... Read Full Entry

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Doug Gschwind

Welcome to my travel blog. Thus far, I have shared a few of my recent trips, some highlights below : 1) Japan, Sep 2014. With the allure of a very foreign culture to me, non-English speaking, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Shinkansen (bullet trains), Tsukiji fish market, and Sumo wrestling, it was time for a two week break from life and traveled to Japan for the second half of September. Wow, what an amazing place, just loved every minute I spent there exploring. 2) On assignment in Berkeley, CA (Sep 2008 - Apr 2009). I explored the San Francisco Bay area in some detail during the weekends I was there ... full info

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25 Sep 2014

The bottles of water you see here and in other photos acknowledge the repeated requests for water by many of those dying/suffering from the effects of the bombing

25 Sep 2014

26 Sep 2014

World Heritage Site Declaration

As a historial witness that conveys the tragedy of suffering the first atomic bomb in human history and as a symbol that vows to faithfully seek out the abolition of nuclear weapons and everlasting world peace, Genbaku Dome was added to the World Heritage List in accordance with the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention). 7 Dec 1996

Preservation of the Atomic Bomb Dome

Mar 1990 : The dome is intended to be preserved forever. Mar 2003 : Third preservation project completed.

25 Sep 2014

The A-bomb Dome is the ruins of the former Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the first atomic bomb ever to be used in the history of mankind on 6 Aug 1945. The atomic bomb was detonated in the air at an altitude of approximately 600 meters almost right over the hall. The explosion by a single bomb claimed the lives of over 200,000 people and the city area within a radius of 2km was turned into ashes. In order to have this tragic feat known to succeeding generations and to make it a lesson for humankind, the reinforcement work of the ruins has been done by the contributions of many people who desire peace within and out of the country. The ruins shall be preserved forever. - 6 Aug 1967 Hiroshima