[Ruins in Paris, Texas, after the 1916 fire]

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Paris after the 1916 fire. Tents are set up in the street, and ruined buildings dominate the scene. The courthouse can be seen on the left.

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Creator: Unknown. 1916.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2007 and was provided by the Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 3599 times, with 8 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

The private collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards includes letters and photographs predominantly from Paris, Texas.

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Paris after the 1916 fire. Tents are set up in the street, and ruined buildings dominate the scene. The courthouse can be seen on the left.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2007

The 2007 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together photographs, postcards, letters, and more to give a glimpse into the rich history of the state.

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[Ruins in Paris, Texas, after the 1916 fire], photograph, 1916; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth35176/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards.

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