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

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Aerial view of the fire.
Date: April 7, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History