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[Army Corps of Engineers Dredge]

Description: Photograph of the US Army Corps of Engineers dredge, McFarland en route to Galveston, TX. The McFarland is 300 feet long, costing $15 million to build, with a crew of 75. The ship has a large, metal assembly on top of the deck.
Date: unknown
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Photograph of houses destroyed by the explosions. Black smoke and fire are visible in the background.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Distant view of fire and smoke cloud.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Photograph of men standing near McGar Motor Company watching the fire from a distance.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: 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
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Black smoke and fire as seen from the air.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Aerial view of the fire.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Photo of damage on ground with fire and smoke visible in the background. Animal grazes in foreground.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Photo taken near McGar Motor Company. Thick black smoke is rising in the background.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Photograph of houses damaged by the explosions.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Texas City Explosion and Fire

Description: Aerial view of the fire.
Date: April 7, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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