[Photograph of Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the original Abilene Hall fire at Hardin-Simmons University, showing smoke rising up from behind buildings in the distance. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph in blue ink reads, “Abilene Hall fire. Taken in backyard of where I live – 1024 N. 21st – 10 Feb. 47.”
Date: February 10, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Statue at Abilene Hall Fire]

Photograph of the cowboy statue in front of Abilene Hall during the fire that burned down the building on February 10, 1947. Rubble and bits of the roof can be seen laying on the front stairs and sidewalk running along the front of the building.
Date: February 10, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History