Martin Digital History

Damaged house after hurricane, 1949

Item

Title

Damaged house after hurricane, 1949

Description

Damaged house. The Niebling house on Sewall's Point Road, on the river side (about half way between E. Ocean Blvd and Langford's). The house was twisted on its foundation with extensive damage.

The house was built in the late 19th century and served as the Waveland Post Office and then a hotel. It was purchased by Jeana and Fred Niebling in 1947 and had to be demolished.

Low quality image.

Source

Scan gift of Stuart Heritage Museum.

Date

Rights

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Format

Black and white photocopy, 4.5x6.8 inches

Language

English

Type

Still image

Identifier

SHM-2025-038-hurricane-083
2025.038
SHM 1990.011

Citation

“Damaged house after hurricane, 1949,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/17277.