Miniature Cyclone Strikes South Washington
Item
Title
Miniature Cyclone Strikes South Washington
Description
In September 1888 a tornado, called a cyclone by the press, touched down on Maryland Avenue SW. It damaged the roofs of the National Museum and the Fish Commission buildings. Just north of the Fish Commission buildings, a group of houses and businesses were damaged. The Botanic Garden, then located in line with the Capitol, also sustained damage to its greenhouses and some of the plants. A group of sea turtles at the Fish Commission attempted to escape onto the Mall when their gate broke down, but the watchman in charge managed to return them to their pen.
Date
09/17/1888
Coverage
1860-1889
Source
The Washington Post.
topic
environment
ghost mall
neighborhood
work & play