THE JUNE 7, 1917 EL SALVADOR EARTHQUAKE

The following series of photos are from a collection of postcards taken from the archives of James B. Macelwane, S.J..

Image #1 Destruction of private dwelling. Image #2 The square at Bolivar Park. Image #3 Monument of Independence. Image #4 Nuevo Mundo Hotel. Image #5 View of San Salvador Volcano. Image #6 Colon Theatre destroyed by fire. Image #7 Temporary camps at Bolivar Park. Image #8 People sleep outside to avoid injury from aftershocks. Image #9 The Masonic Lodge. Image #10 The National Palace. Image #11 Ruins of a private residence. Image #12 Commercial building damaged in earthquake. Image #13 Damage to Army Headquarters.

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