Hurley Mattress Company

Photograph of an exterior view of Hurley Mattress and Awning Company which was located at 1101 E. 6th Street. Owner was Carlton E. Wilkerson.
Date: May 29, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Two Young Women

Photograph of two young women dressed in formals standing in front of the fireplace.
Date: April 30, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Two Young Women

Photograph of two young women in front of the piano. Both are dressed in formals.
Date: April 30, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Building Exterior

Exterior view of The Hyltin Funeral Home at 1104 Guadalupe Street. "Funeral Directors and Instant Ambulance Service" Owner was C.A. Hyltin. Travis County Courthouse in the background to the south.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Building Interior

Interior view of Hyltin Funeral Home.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joint Session of the Legislature: Unveiling of Portraits of Eisenhower, Eaker and Nimitz

Governor Beauford Jester standing at the podium beside an unveiled portrait.
Date: April 24, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Photograph of houses destroyed by the explosions. Black smoke and fire are visible in the background.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Distant view of fire and smoke cloud.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Photograph of men standing near McGar Motor Company watching the fire from a distance.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Photograph of The American Legion Hall, Texas City Post #89. Building shows roof damage from the explosions. Smoke is rising in the background. Note the double exposure towards the bottom of the image.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Black smoke and fire as seen from the air.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Aerial view of the fire.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Photo of damage on ground with fire and smoke visible in the background. Animal grazes in foreground.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Photo taken near McGar Motor Company. Thick black smoke is rising in the background.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Photograph of houses damaged by the explosions.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John B. Connally for CEG]

Photograph of Connally seated at desk, cigarette in one hand, reading.
Date: May 14, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's with cattle]

Photograph of group watching cattle at feed trough. WWI ace Eddie Rickenbacker stands in the center with his hands in his pockets.
Date: April 16, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's with cattle]

Photograph of group watching cattle.
Date: April 16, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eddie Rickenbacker at Scofield's]

Photograph of three men standing together wearing suits.
Date: April 16, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Building Interior

Interior view of Hyltin Funeral Home showing mantelpiece and painting of Jesus.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Future Homemakers of America

Seven dressed up young women. Four are standing while three are seated.
Date: April 28, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Llano Homecoming Parade

Photograph of the Girl Scout float in the Llano Homecoming Parade in 1947.
Date: June 5, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Llano Homecoming Parade]

Photograph of Riders near Buckhhorn Café.
Date: June 5, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Benoit Tourist Court]

Exterior view of Benoit Motel. In the 1947 City Directory The Benoit Courts were located at 2900 S. Congress Avenue.
Date: August 28, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History