[Cloud of Black Smoke Rising from Metal Building]

Thumbnail image of item number 1 in: '[Cloud of Black Smoke Rising from Metal Building]'.
Thumbnail image of item number 2 in: '[Cloud of Black Smoke Rising from Metal Building]'.

Description

Photograph of a tall cloud of black smoke rising from a small, folded and bent metal building blackened by smoke. On the ground in front of the building, there are firefighters, in dark- and light-colored firefighting suits, holding a hose. There are a few civilians in the group, as well as one who is walking out of shot on the right. A tall tower is partially visible on the left, and in the background is a large metal building. On the back of the photograph are two stamps and handwritten notes giving information about the photo.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 21 cm.

Creation Information

Grant, Clint August 26, 1963.

Context

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by Dallas Firefighters Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

Who

People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content.

Photographer

Printer

Audiences

Check out our Resources for Educators Site! We've identified this photograph as a primary source within our collections. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work.

Provided By

Dallas Firefighters Museum

The Dallas Firefighters Museum has documented the history of the firefighting profession in Dallas since 1972. The fire department itself was established by the city in the 1870s. The Museum preserves firefighting history through restoration and display of vintage tools, apparatus, and memorabilia.

About | Browse this Partner

Contact Us

Corrections Questions

What

Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Portal.

Description

Photograph of a tall cloud of black smoke rising from a small, folded and bent metal building blackened by smoke. On the ground in front of the building, there are firefighters, in dark- and light-colored firefighting suits, holding a hose. There are a few civilians in the group, as well as one who is walking out of shot on the right. A tall tower is partially visible on the left, and in the background is a large metal building. On the back of the photograph are two stamps and handwritten notes giving information about the photo.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 21 cm.

Notes

There are cloudy, light-colored smudges on the photograph.

Language

Item Type

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Portal or other systems.

Collections

This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials.

Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

About | Browse this Collection

What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph?

Digital Files

When

Dates and time periods associated with this photograph.

Creation Date

  • August 26, 1963

Coverage Date

Added to The The Portal to Texas History

  • Nov. 3, 2016, 5:57 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Nov. 21, 2016, 12:47 p.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this photograph last used?

Yesterday: 0
Past 30 days: 1
Total Uses: 10
More Statistics

Where

Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content.

Place Name

Coordinates

  • 32.775675, -96.884532

Map Information

  • map marker Precise Place Name coordinates added by our staff.
  • map marker Automatically generated Place Name coordinates.
  • Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.

Mapped Locations

Interact With This Photograph

Here are some suggestions for what to do next.

Start Viewing

Thumbnail image of item number 1 in: '[Cloud of Black Smoke Rising from Metal Building]'.
Thumbnail image of item number 2 in: '[Cloud of Black Smoke Rising from Metal Building]'.

Citations, Rights, Re-Use

Grant, Clint. [Cloud of Black Smoke Rising from Metal Building], photograph, August 26, 1963; (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth803786/: accessed April 20, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dallas Firefighters Museum.