Homes of Frank Pettis and Donald Allen During the Hurricane of 1938

From "The Great Hurricane and Tidal Wave, Rhode Island, September 21, 1938"; captioned: "... the hurricane and tidal wave are shown at the height of their fury. At the right is the home of Frank Pettis, withstanding the attack, at least for the moment. In the front, at the left is the home of Donald Allen, torn from its foundations and floating through water that covers the sites of three homes that have been smashed and carried away."; photograph by T. F. Wilson, Jr.

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Original record: Homes of Frank Pettis and Donald Allen During the Hurricane of 1938
Collection: Pawtuxet Village Association
Date(s): 1938
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Creator(s): The Providence Journal Company, Providence, R. I. (Creator)
Subject(s): 1938 Hurricane
Boats and boating
Hurricane damage
Hurricanes
New England Hurricane, 1938
Pawtuxet (R.I.)
Pawtuxet River Region
Rhode Island
Type: Still Image

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