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PICTURE OF THE MONTH

November 2012

Wailoa River area
 
 

Aerial view of the damage in Hilo after the April 1, 1946 tsunami. View is from the ocean looking up the Wailoa River. Hilo Iron Works is on the right, Manono Street is on the left; the Canec Plant is in the background. The old Mamane Street bridge is seen in front of the iron works.
Photo: Shipman Family
courtesy of Robert E. Cooper




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