Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Beach Homes Damaged by Heavy Surf (near Long Beach, Calif;) ---Photo Shows- Three beach homes on the seaward side of Alamitos Bay which were damaged by giant waves, when their foundations were out away by the surf. The homes are being pounded to pieces by the waves.
Beach Homes Damaged by Heavy Surf (near Long Beach, Calif;) ---Photo Shows- Three beach homes on the seaward side of Alamitos Bay which were damaged by giant waves, when their foundations were out away by the surf. The homes are being pounded to pieces by the waves.
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Beach Homes Damaged by Heavy Surf (near Long Beach, Calif;) ---Photo Shows- Three beach homes on the seaward side of Alamitos Bay which were damaged by giant waves, when their foundations were out away by the surf. The homes are being pounded to pieces by the waves.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. September 1939]

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[Information from item housing] Weather: Storms: Before 1950: Wire Photos

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