Panorama Of Wreckage On Water Front, Galveston (1900 Original Black & White Film)

Dive into history with this rare black and white film footage from 1900, showcasing the aftermath of the devastating Galveston cyclone. Witness the wreckage of docks, freight cars piled high, and two schooners smashed together in a picturesque yet haunting scene. This footage, captured amidst the chaos and danger by courageous photographers risking their lives, offers a glimpse into one of the most catastrophic natural disasters of the time. Experience the resilience of a community shattered by nature's fury.

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Vitagraph Company Of America, Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1900) Panorama of Wreckage of Water Front. Smith, A. E., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694273