Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object # |
2008.001.226 |
Object Name |
Digital photograph |
Description |
Hurricanes - Surprisingly, after hurricanes began to be named in 1954, it wasn't until Hurricane Bob on August 19, 1991 that another post-storm postcard was issued. This view is eastward toward the East Marion water tower, and bears evidence of the force of Bob, with 108 mph winds and a tidal surge of over 17 feet. These were only a few of the many large boats that broke from their moorings and washed up into the salt marshes. Marion was well prepared for Bob, with a command center set up at the fire and police station. Nearly all roads were blocked by downed trees, and most residents were without electricity for five days after Bob passed through. |
Search Terms |
Hurricane of 1991 (Bob) Water Tower; standpipe Postcard History of Marion |
Date |
07/31/2010 |
Accession number |
2008.001 |