This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Texas City Disaster Story of Fire and Rescue Efforts
A detailed account of the 1947 Texas City disaster describes the Grandcamp explosion at dawn, the ensuing fires, and the second blast from the Monamino chemical plant. It notes civilian and firefighter heroism, massive destruction, and the rapid mobilization of Fourth Army, Red Cross, and insurance catastrophe responses that rebuilt the city.
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Texas
Grand Camp
Fourth Army
Red Cross
Salvation Army
St. Louis
Wainwright
Jester
Texas City
Grandcamp
Byts
General Adjustment Bureau Inc
Canada
Britain