1938-09
GUSN-286368
A black and white image showing the ruins of an unidentifiable building on Baileys Beach in Newport, Rhode Island. At the left of the image are two men surveying the wreckage. In the distance a large hotel or residence can be seen on top of a small rise.
hurricanes
damage
buildings (structures)
beaches
black-and-white negatives
1 negative ; 5.25 x 4.25 inches
PC053
Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950
PC053.01.69.007
Newport (Rhode Island island, Newport county, Rhode Island)
black-and-white negatives
Hurricane of 1938
The item is a black and white negative, but it has been digitized as a positive image for ease of use.
Item
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