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  3. IMAGO International History, The most severe earthquakes, Italy, Messina 1908

IMAGO International History, The most severe earthquakes, Italy, Messina 1908

Feb 7, 2023

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  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. sicily. messina after the earthquake. 1908 01 02 1908 972_05_W234554

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. sicily. messina after the earthquake. 1908 01 02 1908 972_05_W234554

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. earthquake in Messina. Viale San Martino destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336675

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. earthquake in Messina. Viale San Martino destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336675

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. the statue of Don Giovanni from Austria remained intact. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336673

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. the statue of Don Giovanni from Austria remained intact. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336673

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. the teatro marittimo destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336671

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. the teatro marittimo destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336671

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. victims and municipal buildings on the seafront destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336670

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. victims and municipal buildings on the seafront destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336670

  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. buildings destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336668

    RECORD DATE NOT STATED Italy. Sicily. Messina earthquake. buildings destroyed. 1908 01 02 1910 972_05_W336668

  • After the earthquake of 1908 in Messina: people looking

    After the earthquake of 1908 in Messina: people looking

  • After the earthquake of 1908 in Messina: Piazza Duomo

    After the earthquake of 1908 in Messina: Piazza Duomo

  • After the earthquake of 1908 in Messina: Via Vittorio Emanuele

    After the earthquake of 1908 in Messina: Via Vittorio Emanuele

  • Messina Sicilia, une rue de la Ville pendant le déblaiement, earthquake 1908

    Messina Sicilia, une rue de la Ville pendant le déblaiement, earthquake 1908

  • December 12, 2016 - Group of Collectors for Italian Sufferers of 1908 Messina, Italy Earthquake, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, January 1909 - ZUMAg145 20161212_zza_g145_002 Copyright: xJTxVintagex

    December 12, 2016 - Group of Collectors for Italian Sufferers of 1908 Messina, Italy Earthquake, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, January 1909 - ZUMAg145 20161212_zza_g145_002 Copyright: xJTxVintagex

  • The Palazzata in C.so Vittorio Emanuele after the earthquake of 1908, Messina, Italy x16376x

    The Palazzata in C.so Vittorio Emanuele after the earthquake of 1908, Messina, Italy x16376x

  • Piazza Cavallotti after the earthquake of 1908, Messina, Italy x16375x

    Piazza Cavallotti after the earthquake of 1908, Messina, Italy x16375x

  • May 1, 2015 - earthquake, ruins, Messina, Sicily, historical, - ZUMAg145

    May 1, 2015 - earthquake, ruins, Messina, Sicily, historical, - ZUMAg145

  • May 1, 2015 - earthquake, ruins, Messina, Sicily, historical, - ZUMAg145

    May 1, 2015 - earthquake, ruins, Messina, Sicily, historical, - ZUMAg145

  • The King and Queen of Italy assisting in the rescue of victims of the Earthquake 1909 THE year 1909 opened blackly for Italy, and the whole world was horror-struck at the- news of the terrible earthquake which had overwhelmed the town of Messina in Sicily, and of Reggio on the mainland. The loss of life was enormous. In Messina alone it is computed that over 100,000 perished. The town was completely ruined, and weeks elapsed before the search parties had completed their labour. Remarkable escapes were recorded : in some instances the members of a family were entombed among the wreckage of fallen buildings for many days. The King and Queen of Italy set a noble example of personal service for the sufferers, travelling down to the scenes of the catastrophe and assisting the Red Cross Societies with the work of rescue. Sympathy was extended to the stricken country from the whole of the ci UnitedArchives00943226

    The King and Queen of Italy assisting in the rescue of victims of the Earthquake 1909 THE year 1909 opened blackly for Italy, and the whole world was horror-struck at the- news of the terrible earthquake which had overwhelmed the town of Messina in Sicily, and of Reggio on the mainland. The loss of life was enormous. In Messina alone it is computed that over 100,000 perished. The town was completely ruined, and weeks elapsed before the search parties had completed their labour. Remarkable escapes were recorded : in some instances the members of a family were entombed among the wreckage of fallen buildings for many days. The King and Queen of Italy set a noble example of personal service for the sufferers, travelling down to the scenes of the catastrophe and assisting the Red Cross Societies with the work of rescue. Sympathy was extended to the stricken country from the whole of the ci UnitedArchives00943226

  • A house in Messina severely damaged by the earthquake on 28th December 1908 UnitedArchives00169621

    A house in Messina severely damaged by the earthquake on 28th December 1908 UnitedArchives00169621

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