1926 Miami Hurricane struck with Category 4 winds and caused massive destruction
A powerful Category 4 hurricane hit the Miami area on September 18, 1926, causing widespread devastation and ending the local land boom.
Storm impact on residents
The cyclone made landfall just south of downtown with winds reaching 145 miles per hour. Thousands of people lost their homes while more than 100 lives were claimed in the Miami area alone.
University damage and delays
The University of Miami suffered serious blows to its early buildings and construction projects during the event. Classes were delayed as the fledgling institution struggled to recover from the strike.
Economic consequences for Florida
The widespread destruction effectively brought an end to the state land boom of the 1920s. This disaster also marked an early local beginning to the Great Depression in the region.
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