The Snapshots in Time Collection

Storm-Damaged Boulevard with Tram Tracks and Downed Tree Limbs, Philippines, Early 1900s

Storm-Damaged Boulevard with Tram Tracks and Downed Tree Limbs, Philippines, Early 1900s

This early 1900s photograph, part of the Carl Stone Philippines collection, depicts a tree-lined boulevard with streetcar tracks and overhead trolley wires, likely in or near Manila. Broken branches and debris scattered along the roadside suggest recent typhoon damage, a recurring hazard in the region. Pedestrians in light tropical clothing can be seen along the street, offering a glimpse of daily civilian life during the early American colonial period in the Philippines. Project: 218142