Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows an unidentified man walking on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963. The man is standing in front of a shoe store, carrying a newspaper in his right hand. Signs for the Baker Hotel, the Adolphus Hotel, Continental Airlines and American Airlines can be seen in the background.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald photographer Bill Beal. This image shows an unidentified man near the Baker Hotel on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas holding the latest edition of the Dallas Times Herald, the city's afternoon newspaper, announcing the death of President Kennedy.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows an unidentified man near the Baker Hotel on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas holding the latest edition of the Dallas Times Herald, the city's afternoon newspaper, with headlines announcing the death of President Kennedy. Signs for the hotel and for Continental Airlines can be seen in the background.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows an unidentified man near the Baker Hotel on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas holding the latest edition of the Dallas Times Herald, the city's afternoon newspaper, with headlines announcing the death of President Kennedy. Signs for the hotel and for Continental Airlines can be seen in the background.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows the 1400 block of Commerce Street in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a view of Commerce Street, near the Zoo Bar, in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a view of Commerce Street, near the Zoo Bar, in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a view of Commerce Street, near the Zoo Bar, in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a view of Commerce Street, near the Zoo Bar, in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a view of Main Street in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a steakhouse on an unidentified street in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows a group of unidentified pedestrians outside of a cafeteria in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows an unidentified man watching KRLD-TV Channel 4 in the lobby of the Baker Hotel in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows an unidentified man in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963. He is holding a copy of the Dallas Times Herald newspaper with afternoon headlines announcing the death of President Kennedy and shooting of Governor Connally.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows the entrance to a nightclub called the Colony Club in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963. The entrance marquee contains posters advertising performers Chris Colt, Beverly Oliver, and Artie Brooks. The handwritten sign taped to the door glass reads 'Closed Tonight Only'.

Original 35mm black and white negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows the entrance to a nightclub called the Colony Club in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963. The entrance marquee contains posters advertising performers Chris Colt, Beverly Oliver, Artie Brooks, Toi Rebel, and Toni Turner as well as Joe Garcia and his orchestra. The other marquee advertises various unidentified dancers. The handwritten sign taped to the door glass reads 'Closed Tonight Only'.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows the entrance to the Carousel Club in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963. A 'Closed' sign is hung below the pictures of performers Sal Vincent and Gail Raven. The Carousel Club was owned by Jack Ruby.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows the interior of a bus in downtown Dallas on the evening of November 22, 1963. One passenger is reading a newspaper with headlines about President Kennedy's death.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. This image shows the Dallas skyline on the night of November 22, 1963, after the assassination of President Kennedy. The photographer was standing on a slight elevation west of downtown.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. This image shows the Dallas skyline on the night of November 22, 1963, after the assassination of President Kennedy. The photographer was standing on a slight elevation west of downtown.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. This image shows the Dallas skyline on the night of November 22, 1963, after the assassination of President Kennedy. The photographer was standing on a slight elevation west of downtown.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. This image shows the Dallas skyline on the night of November 22, 1963, after the assassination of President Kennedy. The photographer was standing on a slight elevation west of downtown.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. This image shows the Dallas skyline on the night of November 22, 1963, after the assassination of President Kennedy. The photographer was standing on a slight elevation west of downtown.

Original black and white photographic negative taken by a Dallas Times Herald staff photographer. This image shows the Dallas skyline on the night of November 22, 1963, after the assassination of President Kennedy. The photographer was standing on a slight elevation west of downtown.