Name/Title
[Hurricane Elena]Entry/Object ID
HFS.27.2Description
A color photograph of flooding during a storm, potentially 1985's Hurricane Elena, at the corner of Shore Blvd and 54th St S. The image shows strong winds blowing signs and palm trees. Choppy waters are overflowing into the street. A sign reading "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" stands beside one of the buildings weathering the storm. A parked car is partially submerged. The Gulfport Casino is visible in the background.Photograph Details
Subject
Hurricanes--Florida--Gulfport--1980-1990, Floods--Florida, Natural disasters--Florida, Storms--FloridaSubject Person or Organization
Gulfport CasinoCollection
PhotographsCataloged By
MVAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
ReverseTranscription
June 18-82
Gulfport
Florida
THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAKLanguage
EnglishNotes
According to date on back this is 1982's Subtropical Storm One; however, the 9/16/1999 issue of the Gabber labels this photograph as 1985's Hurricane Elena.