Building in distress

Close-up view of dome and pediment of Kings County Courthouse (subsequently demolished), with upside down American flag atop pediment. Caption: "Building in Distress: Although the flag atop the Supreme Court Building on Joralemon St. shows the signal for distress at sea this morning, it was all just a mistake. Attendant explained flag was soaking wet from yesterday's rain and rolled into a ball when he raised it today. He discovered the error about an hour later and flag flew correctly the rest of the day . . . ".