Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Ripped by Tornadic Winds--A huge waterspout, a staggering backlash of hurricane Carla, ripped through Galveston, Texas in the early dawn Tuesday, causing extensive damage, death and destruction. This apartment house and debris were part of the multi-million dollar loss to the area.
Ripped by Tornadic Winds--A huge waterspout, a staggering backlash of hurricane Carla, ripped through Galveston, Texas in the early dawn Tuesday, causing extensive damage, death and destruction. This apartment house and debris were part of the multi-million dollar loss to the area.
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Ripped by Tornadic Winds--A huge waterspout, a staggering backlash of hurricane Carla, ripped through Galveston, Texas in the early dawn Tuesday, causing extensive damage, death and destruction. This apartment house and debris were part of the multi-million dollar loss to the area.

Associated Press · [ca. September 1961]

CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Weather: Hurricane: Carla, Sept. 1961: Wire Photos

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