Historic Florida Keys Key Largo, Fla
Key West home being repaired by Federal Emergency Relief Administration workers after the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane which killed up to 600 people. It was one of only three category five hurricanes to make landfall in the 20th century.  Source: George A. Smathers Libraries

Key West home being repaired by Federal Emergency Relief Administration workers after the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane which killed up to 600 people. It was one of only three category five hurricanes to make landfall in the 20th century. 

Source: George A. Smathers Libraries

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At the dedication of the Hurricane Monument in Islamorada on November 14, 1937. The monument honors the victims of the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. Over 200 World War I veterans were killed when the hurricane swept over Islamorada. Source: Florida Photographic Collection

At the dedication of the Hurricane Monument in Islamorada on November 14, 1937. The monument honors the victims of the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. Over 200 World War I veterans were killed when the hurricane swept over Islamorada.

Source: Florida Photographic Collection

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Yesterday's Paradise