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The might of The 1900 Storm proved to be dangerous and deadly. By early afternoon, citizens grew nervous about the weather. The tide rose rapidly, and the wind increased at an alarming rate. By mid-afternoon, much of the city was underwater. From the early evening until midnight, the city of Galveston bore the brunt of the hurricane. It is estimated that winds reached more than 120 mph, with a storm surge of almost sixteen feet, reducing 3,600 structures to rubble. In the neighborhoods located closest to the beach, entire blocks were swept clean.The following morning, survivors woke to a calm, beautiful sea, giving little evidence of the havoc wrought hours earlier. The damage was massive. Almost every family was touched by the loss of a loved one or friend. Most victims drowned in the waters or were pinned under debris. At least 6,000 people perished from a pre-storm population of 37,700. Financial losses were estimated at a staggering $30,000,000. In terms of loss of life, the 1900 Storm is the worst natural disaster experienced in the United States to date.On this observance of the 124th anniversary of one of Galveston's defining moments, we've pulled one of our #galvestonhistory+ presentations for all to watch. You can learn more about the storm at www.galvestonhistory.org/news/the-1900-storm. ... See MoreSee Less

Books

A Weekend in September

Galveston’s Historic Downtown and Strand District

Galveston’s The Elissa

Galveston’s Tree Carvings

Galveston: A City on Stilts

Galveston: Playground

Gulf Coast Tycoons

Isaac’s Storm hardcover

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