Storm waves slam Ocean Pier, Old Orchard Beach, 1933

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Storm waves slam Ocean Pier, Old Orchard Beach, 1933

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Portland Press Herald photographers captured this image of a storm surge at the Ocean Pier in Old Orchard Beach. The violent surge hit Old Orchard in January of 1933.

J.W. Duffy purchased the property in 1913. The Ocean Pier served as a dance hall and casino.

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  • Title: Storm waves slam Ocean Pier, Old Orchard Beach, 1933
  • Creation Date: 1933
  • Subject Date: 1933
  • Location: Ocean Pier , Old Orchard, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.8134
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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