WPBFD History

The 1928 Category 5 Hurricane September 16, 1928

The newly constructed First Church of Christ Scientist on Flagler Drive withstood the storm.

Downtown damage.

Hotel damaged in West Palm Beach.

The West Palm Beach Fire Department Pumping Station located on Flagler Drive and the Lake was nearly destroyed.

Downtown damage from the storm.

The Pumping Station before the storm.

Train station suffered heavy damage.

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