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[Helen Edmunds Moore at the driving of the first pile for the Texas Sugar Refinery in 1923]

Description: A woman, who appears to be Helen Edmunds Moore, stands with her arms around two other young women near a large beam. In the background is a tower structure and a long, one-story commercial building. On the back of the photograph is written: "Taken when first pile was driven for the Texas Sugar Refinery - March 13, '23." In the lower right hand corner of the photograph is written the number "17.".
Date: March 13, 1923
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[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. Debri… more
Date: April 16, 1947
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
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