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Biloxi Loses Over 5,000 Buildings To Katrina

Posted by: Brenda Meyer

10 September 2005 - 7:00am

Many historic buildings were also lost in the wake of the devastating hurricane.

"...the city lost 5,014 structures of the city's 25,575 structures and that some of those still standing will later be condemned. The office complied maps that will become more detailed as the city's assessment of the damages moves forward."

Full Story: BILOXI: Katrina claims 5,014 structures
Source: Sun Herald, September 9, 2005
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