The Snapshots in Time Collection

Typhoon Storm Damage in a Philippine Park, Early 1900s (Carl Stone Collection)

Typhoon Storm Damage in a Philippine Park, Early 1900s (Carl Stone Collection)

This photograph documents typhoon damage in a Philippine park during the early years of American colonial administration following the Spanish-American War. Fallen tree limbs litter the grounds while local residents in traditional white tropical dress move through the damaged landscape, illustrating both the natural hazards of the region and daily life in the era. Project: 218142