Paris, Texas - Fire of 1916
I created this site to visualize the full scale of the 1916 fire in Paris, Texas. The burn area is overlaid on a modern map, along with historical photographs that I have attempted to restore and, in some cases, colorize, primarily sourced from The Portal to Texas History. When you zoom in further, a stitched set of 1914 fire insurance maps appears, helping identify the businesses that were directly affected.
My hope is to continue updating this site as more historical photographs become available. If you would like to contribute to the project or have any feedback, please feel free to reach out to me.