One of the all-time great hurricanes, Donna crossed the Florida Peninsula on September 11, 1960. Florida reported 128 mph sustained winds with gusts to 150 mph. She roared through Winter Park leaving downed trees, loss of power, debris, and flooding.
The nine photographs below, shown in their original size (3.5 x 3.5 inches), were taken by an unknown Winter Park resident most likely the day after Donna struck.
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| Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Alabama Drive House beyond tree but not hit" | Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" W. P. Park" |
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| Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" French Ave from Holt" | Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Holt Ave." |
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| Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Holt Ave - Rollins College" | Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Lakeview Drive Toppling tree in front of house next to Emery's tore up about 1/3 of the street there and broke a water main" |
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| Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Lyman and Interlachen church yard" | Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Golf course" |
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| Written on the back of the photograph: "Sept. 1960 Hurricane "Donna" Club house - C. C." |
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