Hurricane Agnes

Front

Front

Name/Title

Hurricane Agnes

Entry/Object ID

HFS.24

Description

A color photograph of Shore Blvd at 54th St S flooding during Hurricane Agnes. The choppy waves of Boca Ciega Bay are coming ashore and the floodwaters completely cover the street and sidewalks. Strong winds blow palm trees. Gulfport Casino can be seen behind an arched shelter.

Photograph Details

Subject

Hurricanes--Florida--Gulfport--1970-1980, Floods--Florida, Natural disasters--Florida, Storms--Florida, Boca Ciega Bay (Fla.)

Subject Person or Organization

Gulfport Casino

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Location

Gulfport Beach

Collection

Photographs

Cataloged By

MC

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Unknown

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

August 1972

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Shore Blvd awash July 19, 72 A KODAK PAPER

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in