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[Smokestack and ruined power plant after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: An smokestack stands to the right of the ruins of a metal frame building in the middle of the picture. The building evidently housed a power plant. Three rows of train cars are visible behind and to the left of the metal framework. On the right of the smokestack are parts of two walls and large quantities of debris that are all that remain of a brick building. In front of the power plant are large amounts of twisted metal debris and a small ruined shed with a number of metal barrels. Debriā€¦ more
Date: April 16, 1947
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Photograph of a wooden fence]

Description: Photograph of a wooden fence, which runs to the right of a railroad track. The fence is constructed with vertical wooden posts of various heights and horizontal railroad ties. The roofs of several buildings and tall electrical posts are visible beyond the fence. The silhouette of a train car sits on the tracks in the distance.
Date: 1940
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a large concrete pipe]

Description: Photograph of a large concrete pipe running through a ditch in a construction site. A man is partially visible standing behind the pipe. Large mounds of rock and dirt are piled up around the site. A small portable building stands in the background in front of a row of trees.
Date: [1940..1959]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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