Hurricane Monument Memorial Islamorada Florida Keys HD
I enjoy learning history and I knew about The Great Hurricane of 1935. But I wasn't aware of the Hurricane Memorial and it's story until I happen to drive by it. I'm glad I decided to stop and take a look. Sorry the video is a little shaky, I was holding onto my dog while filming.
Millions of vehicles have conceivably passed through Islamorada and overlooked the 1935 Hurricane Memorial. It is innocent enough in appearance, yet eloquent and highly significant in legacy as a memorial. For those who might wish to visit the site, it is located between the old State Road 4A highway and the present U.S. 1 at mile marker 81.5, across from the library. It was dedicated November 14, 1937 as The Florida Keys Memorial and memorializes the World War-I veterans and civilians who perished in the 1935 hurricane. The U.S. Department of Interior placed it on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1995.
For the memorial, the center was dug down to bedrock and a base was made of stone and concrete 65 by 20 feet. From the base five broad steps lead to an elevated flooring area. It is covered with coral slabs known as keystone quarried from either the Windley Key or Key Largo Quarry. The original structure stopped at the lower step. Later, the original crushed coral rock area between the flagpole and the steps was paved with artificial keystone material. A concrete sidewalk was also added and decorative vegetation added.
There is a crypt made into the upper level that contains the skeletal bones and cremated remains of many of the veterans and citizens who perished, some after the 1935 hurricane. A 22-foot long ceramic tile map by ceramicist Adela Gisbet of the Keys from Key Largo to Marathon is inlaid into the cover of the crypt.
The native rock-covered obelisk of the memorial rises 18 feet skyward above the dais with a relief sculptured tidal wave and palms bending under the force of the terrific winds. The glyphic Mayan style design was by Harold Lawson and developed by Lambert Bemlemans. Other WPA artists involved were William Shaw, Allie Mae Kitchens, Emigdio Reyes and Harold Lawson.
Below the sculpture is a bronze plaque by artist John Klinkenberg inscribed: Dedicated To The Memory Of The Civilians And The War Veterans Whose Lives Were Lost In The Hurricane Of September Second 1935. Nine-year-old hurricane survivor Faye Marie Parker unveiled the monument on Sunday, November 14, 1937 as about 5,000 officials, guests and visitors looked on.
1935 Labor Day Hurricane Monument, Close Up!
Located on mile marker 81.5 in Islamorada in the Florida keys, the 1935 Hurricane Memoral is a must see for anyone who holds an interest in Historical Florida Hurricanes. The monument was built at a total cost of $12,000. The native rock-covered obelisk of the memorial rises 18 feet skyward above the dals with a relief sculptured tidal wave and palms bending under the force of the terrific winds. The Glyphic Mayan style design was by Harold Lawson and developed by Lambert Bemlemans. There is a crypt made into the upper level that contains the skeletal bones and cremated remains of many of the WW-I veterans and citizens who perished in the storm. A map of the Florida Keys was done in colored tile on the top surface of the crypt. The momument was unveiled on Sunday, November 14, 1937 as about 5,000 people looked on. The Hurricane which hit the middle Florida Keys on Labor Day 1935 was the most intense storm to ever hit anywhere in the United States. This compact Cat.-5 Hurricane produced sustained winds of 190-MPH with possible gusts as high as 250-MPH. A storm surge of 18-feet crashed ashore the upper and lower Matecumbe Key area bringing with it complete devestation and death. As many as 500-people were killed in the storm. Many of the people who were killed during the storm were decapitated, sand blasted to death, or just drowned in the surge. Dozens of decomposing and blotted bodies were found days and weeks after the storm in the mangrove swamps and adjacent islands. Many of the dead could not be identified due to the advanced stage of decomposition of the bodies. As a result, many of the dead were cremated as soon as possible. One thing is for certain. When you are standing in front of this beautiful structure, rest ashored that you are truly standing in the heart of what is known today as Hurricane Alley.
ISLAMORADA & The 1935 Hurricane Memorial
A day trip in the FLORIDA KEYS
Key West, FL Hurricane Irma - Water Spouts - 9/8/2017
Waterspouts south of Key West from outer edge storms from CAT 5 Hurricane Irma. Shots of evacuated and shuttered Florida Keys. Shots of final sunset over Key West before monster hurricane strikes. Shots of 1935 Labor Day Hurricane Memorial containing the remains of many victims of the most powerful hurricane to strike the United States on Islamorada with hurricane flags in the background.
All footage shot during evening daylight and darkness on September 8, 2017 over several Florida Keys including Islamorada, Marathon, and Key West by Meteorologists Juston Drake and Simon Brewer
Shot Description
1-5. various shots of waterspouts and parent thunderstorm from outer edges of Hurricane Irma south of Key West FL
6. POV driving shot of empty HWY 1 causeway looking west toward end of Florida Keys before landfall of Hurricane Irma
7-9. shots of vehicles parked along HWY 1 along edge of causeways to protect from coming storm surge over the Florida Keys
10. Hurricane sign at boarded shop in Marathon FL
11. tattered Hurricane flags over Marathon FL
12. Screw you Irma, We are Marathon strong signs in Marathon FL over business
13. driving shot of boarded and shuttered homes and businesses in Key West FL
14. Be Gentle Irma painted on boarded restaurant in Key West FL
15 & 16. shots of boarded and shuttered shops on famous Duval Street in heart of Old Town Key West FL
17 & 18. storm and palm trees with final sunset before Hurricane Irma slams Key West FL
19-22. various shots of boarded Key West at night with several locals staying to ride out the storm on Duval Street
23-28. various shots of the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane Memorial, which is also a tomb for many of the storm's victims on Islamorada FL. This was the strongest hurricane to ever hit the United States.
1935 Labor Day Hurricane -Damage!
This is actual film footage taken in Islamorada in the Florida Keys of some of the damage caused by the most intense Hurricane to ever hit any part of the United States mainland in recorded history. This Cat.-5 Hurricane struck on Labor Day September 2, 1935 with little advance warning as the National Weather Service office in Jacksonville predicted this storm to move west through the Florida straits between Havana and Key West. However the storm moved on a Northwest course and tore into the middle Florida Keys during the late afternoon and early evening of Monday September 2nd 1935 with sustained winds of 200-MPH and gusts as high as 250-MPH. An incredibale storm surge of 15 to 25 feet completely covered the middle Keys. A relief train sent down from Miami to evacuate several hundred WWI veterans, was knocked off it's tracks. The offical death toll stands at 408-people, however hundreds more were reported missing and most of those were never found. This storm had the lowest pressure ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere, with a reading of 26.35-inches. Any Questions?
Anne's Beach Islamorada
New Boardwalk. I muted the sound due to loud road noise from nearby Overseas Highway. This was videoed shortly after the park was reopened after rebuilding after Hurricane Irma.
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Crab Island Memorial Day 2018
Early morning at Crab Island before the winds kick up and the storm rolls in this afternoon.
Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida, United States
Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida, United States 2002
Islamorada, a Village of Islands, is an incorporated village in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is located on the islands of Tea Table Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Windley Key and Plantation Key in the Florida Keys.
The name Islamorada (Original meaning: Island Home), newly nicknamed, The Purple Isle, came from early Spanish explorers in the area. It is pronunced Is-La-Moh-Ra-Da.
Islamorada was hit almost directly by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, causing 423 deaths. A memorial, including the ashes of over 300 victims, exists today at Overseas Highway mile marker 82.
The Florida Keys are a coral cay archipelago located off the southern coast of Florida, forming the southernmost portion of the continental United States. They begin at the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Key West, the westernmost of the inhabited islands, and on to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas. The islands lie along the Florida Straits, dividing the Atlantic Ocean to the east from the Gulf of Mexico to the northwest, and defining one edge of Florida Bay. At the nearest point, the southern part of Key West is just 90 miles (140 km) from Cuba. The Florida Keys are between about 23.5 and 25.5 degrees North latitude.
Driving In The Keys Months Post Hurricane IRMA
Music; The Monument by North Boi
Top 13. Best Tourist Attractions in Islamorada - Florida
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Top 13. Best Tourist Attractions in Islamorada - Florida: Theater of the Sea, Florida Keys Brewing Company, History of Diving Museum, Islamorada Beer Company Brewery and Tasting Room, Lobster Trap Art Gallery, Founders Park, Indian Key State Historic Site, Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Alligator Reef Light House, The Rain Barrel Artisan Village, Anne's Beach, Hurricane Monument
Labor Day Hurricane (1935) Service, 2009 (1/3)
The 1935 Labor Day hurricane was the strongest tropical cyclone during the 1935 Atlantic hurricane season. The second tropical cyclone, second hurricane, and second intense hurricane of the season marked the most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the United States; and it was the first of three Category 5 hurricanes the United States endured during the 20th century. After forming as a weak tropical storm east of the Bahamas on August 29, it slowly proceeded westward and became a hurricane on September 1. Prior to striking the upper Florida Keys on September 2, it underwent rapid intensification. After landfall, it continued northwest along the Florida west coast, weakening prior to landfall near Cedar Key on September 4.
The compact and intense hurricane caused extreme damage in the upper Florida Keys, as a storm surge of approximately 18 to 20 feet affected the region. The hurricane's strong winds destroyed most of the buildings in the Islamorada area, and many World War I veteran workers were killed by the storm surge. Portions of the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad were severely damaged or destroyed. The hurricane also caused additional damage in northwest Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In total, more than 400 people were killed.
Snorkeling Sand Key Lighthouse with FURY Water Adventures Key West : Ep.08
Best reef in the continental United States.
Prior to arriving in Key West I had been researching reefs on google earth and found a spot about 5 miles out. I have snorkeled in Cancun, Hawaii, and Dominican Republic and I was curious to see how the Florida Keys compared. We booked a Catamaran Morning Snorkel Tour 24 hours ahead of time with FURY Water Adventure.
It takes about 45 minutes to motor/sail to the Sand Key Lighthouse from the Margaritaville Marina. The ride out is actually very enjoyable. The turquoise water is just so calming and tranquil. The crew is very friendly and they all seemed very professional and well-trained. They provide all the snorkel gear and give a short safety briefing and let you loose into the water.
The Reef and the Fish
Once we jumped in I was highly impressed with how clean and clear the water was. The visibility was great and from what I could tell, Hurricane Irma had spared much of the reef. Lot’s of sea fans, brain coral, blue tang, butterfly fish, damsel fish, parrot fish, yellow tail snapper, chromis, banded butterfly fish, bluehead wrasse, blue chromis, silverside, black dragon fish, and a green moray eel. Not too shabby! The reef was healthy and thriving. I was hoping to spot a sea turtle or black tip reef shark but no luck on this trip.
The sail back to the marina was smooth and relaxing with the crew serving complimentary beer and soda. We were fortunate enough to be in town during the World Championship Power Speed Boat Races. We got to catch some speedboats zooming by us as we neared the Marina.
Mallory Square
After wrapping up an epic snorkel session at key west lighthouse we explored Mallory Square with is a tourist destination close to the Cruise Port. This tourist site is full of great shopping and street performers. One of my favorite shops was the Key West Shell Warehouse. They have a huge selection of Shells, Starfish, and Coral for sale.
No trip to Key West is complete without a trip to the Margaritaville Restaurant for a lime margarita. So freaking good, but just prepare yourself, they are $15!!!
On a tip we decided to walk across town to a place called Sandy’s Cafe to try the world famous Cuban Sandwich. Amazing! Get the Authentic Cuban, you will not be disappointed.
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Hurricane Issac at Lookout Lodge in Islamorada! Video shot at 10:52a.m.
Ric from SeeMyBeach.com is covering Hurricane Issac from Lookout Lodge in Islamorada. We'll be posting videos to YouTube and photos to our Florida Keys Facebook page. /seefloridakeys
Sandbar Party at John's Pass | St.Pete, FL
Pulled our Maverick up and met some friends at the John's Pass Memorial Day Sandbar Party (was rescheduled for July 14th 2018 due to a hurricane)
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Labor Day Hurricane (1935) Service, 2009 (2/3)
The 1935 Labor Day hurricane was the strongest tropical cyclone during the 1935 Atlantic hurricane season. The second tropical cyclone, second hurricane, and second intense hurricane of the season marked the most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the United States; and it was the first of three Category 5 hurricanes the United States endured during the 20th century. After forming as a weak tropical storm east of the Bahamas on August 29, it slowly proceeded westward and became a hurricane on September 1. Prior to striking the upper Florida Keys on September 2, it underwent rapid intensification. After landfall, it continued northwest along the Florida west coast, weakening prior to landfall near Cedar Key on September 4.
The compact and intense hurricane caused extreme damage in the upper Florida Keys, as a storm surge of approximately 18 to 20 feet affected the region. The hurricane's strong winds destroyed most of the buildings in the Islamorada area, and many World War I veteran workers were killed by the storm surge. Portions of the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad were severely damaged or destroyed. The hurricane also caused additional damage in northwest Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In total, more than 400 people were killed.
Labor Day Hurricane (1935) Service, 2009 (3/3)
The 1935 Labor Day hurricane was the strongest tropical cyclone during the 1935 Atlantic hurricane season. The second tropical cyclone, second hurricane, and second intense hurricane of the season marked the most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the United States; and it was the first of three Category 5 hurricanes the United States endured during the 20th century. After forming as a weak tropical storm east of the Bahamas on August 29, it slowly proceeded westward and became a hurricane on September 1. Prior to striking the upper Florida Keys on September 2, it underwent rapid intensification. After landfall, it continued northwest along the Florida west coast, weakening prior to landfall near Cedar Key on September 4.
The compact and intense hurricane caused extreme damage in the upper Florida Keys, as a storm surge of approximately 18 to 20 feet affected the region. The hurricane's strong winds destroyed most of the buildings in the Islamorada area, and many World War I veteran workers were killed by the storm surge. Portions of the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad were severely damaged or destroyed. The hurricane also caused additional damage in northwest Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. In total, more than 400 people were killed.
Rain Barrel Artisan Village and Betsy the Lobster Keys trip 2019
Where are we today? Today we are visiting the Rain Barrel Artisan Village in Islamorada Florida. We are also checking out Betsy, a giant lobster statue that greets you when you enter. We check out the gardens, the shops, and have a slice of amazing key lime pie. So... Let's have fun!
Islamorada Beach Report 2/19/18
Happy President's Day!
Remembering 1935 Labor Day hurricane, most intense to ever hit U.S.
Everett Albury and Alma Pinder Dalton were children, just 6 and 11, in the Florida Keys when they survived one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever strike the United States. (Video by Jenny Staletovich / Miami Herald staff)