Dublin Core
Title
After the Hurricane - 1938
Description
On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 21, 1938 New England was struck by the first hurricane in more than 100 years. It lasted from about 5 PM until 8 PM. Maynard was in chaotic conditioned unparalleled in history. Electric power was off, telephones out of commission, 487 trees blown down - 329 on public streets, 81 on private houses and garages. The fire alarm system was badly damaged but there was no loss of life. Maynard municipal expense was $11,490.62.
l to r
First four photos on Maple Street.
Next three photos on Euclid Avenue.
Last photo on Main St. in front of Methodist Church.
l to r
First four photos on Maple Street.
Next three photos on Euclid Avenue.
Last photo on Main St. in front of Methodist Church.
Date
1938
Contributor
Donated by Ralph Sheridan
Identifier
1999.B43
1999.B44
1999.B45
1999.B46e
1999.B47
1999.B48
2014.69
2014.80
1999.B42
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photo prints
Physical Dimensions
Nine 2.5 x 4.5 in. prints
Storage
PB31