Pictures: Pulse nightclub artifacts viewed by media
By Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel The Tribune Content Agency
A colorful teddy bear is among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Stephen M. Dowell
TNS
Painted star decorations with messages are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A colorful teddy bear is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Front pages of the Orlando Sentinel are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Journalists film artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest book is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Ashley Papagni, with City of Orlando, leads journalists on a tour of artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Handwritten messages are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlalndo Sentinel editions and other publications are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The top of the bar at Pulse nightclub is among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A playbill is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
An item from Boston is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Journalists film artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Bible verses are among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Handwritten messages are among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Handwritten messages are among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Braceletes are among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Boxes containg items from all over the world are among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The iron-clad red front door is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Many boxes from all over the world are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A playbill is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A chandelier that hung in the Pulse nightclub is among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Painted star decorations with messages are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A large crate containing the Pulse sign is among artifacts and items collected after the PULSE tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Painted star decorations with messages are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A paper chain with messages is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A colorful teddy bear is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Media members view artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A resolution is among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Front pages of the Orlando Sentinel are among artifacts and items collected after the Pulse tragedy. Those items are pictured at a climate-controlled warehouse in Orlando on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Pulse artifacts that have been carefully removed from the site, packaged for preservation and stored in custom crates, may soon be used for later display as part of the Pulse Memorial. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
