#8: Fire on Marlborough Street, Boston, 1975
The Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph “Fire on Marlborough Street,” captured on July 22, 1975, tells a harrowing tale of devastation and heroism. In this iconic image, famously taken by Stanley Forman, we’re confronted with a dramatic scene of a young woman and her child escaping a burning building in Boston.
The photograph encapsulates the bravery of a bystander, Fred Harrington, who rushed to their aid, extending a ladder for their rescue. This powerful image not only showcases the devastating impact of fire but also highlights the resilience of the human spirit in times of crisis. Over five years after it was taken, this remains one of the most well-known photos in the history of America.