Friday the 13th was definitely an unlucky day. On August 13, 2004, Hurricane Charley tore through Winter Park leaving downed trees, loss of power, debris, and damaged homes behind.
The week after Charley left town, Diana Zimmerman, Digital Imaging Specialist for the Winter Park Public Library History and Archives Department, walked along Park Avenue and other Winter Park streets to document some of the hurricane's damage.
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| The Winter Park Public Library, August 17, 2004. | A Winter Park police officer is directing traffic at the entrance to Rollins college. |
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| 121 Garfield Avenue, August 17, 2004. | The Winter Park Fire Department rushing to an emergency. |
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| A tree down in front of the stage in Central Park August 17, 2004. | A generator runs in front of the Powerhouse Restaurant. |
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| The power company linemen working to restore power to Winter Park. | Tired tree trimmers taking a minute's rest. |
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| A bench sits in front of a fallen tree in Central Park. | The red tape declares "DANGER". |
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| Lyman Avenue, August 17, 2004. | Park Avenue looking north, August 17, 2004. |
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