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.