Hurricane Irma Aerial Aftermath Photos & Video In Miami - Part 2

September 15, 2017 in Coconut Grove, Golden Dusk Photography, Hurricane Irma, Miami

Yesterday, in Part 1, we showed photos of the damage done to Miami after Hurricane Irma.

Today we have aerial photos and a video of an area that was hit hardest by the storm - Coconut Grove.

At Bayshore Landing Marina many boats and yachts were sunk or overturned by the Hurricane. A lot of damage occurred at Scotty's Landing and The Chart House with the dock being torn apart. The railing was ripped apart at the shoreline around The Chart House.

Sailboats were pushed into Peacock Park from the storm and a dead body was found at The Mutiny along South Bayshore Drive.

Miami is slowly starting to recover from Hurricane Irma.

Aerial Photos

Hurricane Irma Aftermath Video

Hurricane Irma Aftermath Photos In Miami - Part 1

September 14, 2017 in Brickell, Brickell Avenue, Coconut Grove, Golden Dusk Photography, Hurricane Irma, Miami

As Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10th as a category 3 hurricane, winds over 100 mph caused damage throughout Miami and Coconut Grove.

Brickell Avenue and Brickell Bay Drive turned into a river and Coconut Grove experienced storm surges past South Bayshore Drive.

The next day the water had subsided leaving behind many uprooted trees and sunken boats.

Coconut Grove Playhouse Still Intact After Hurricane Irma - Photos & Video

September 13, 2017 in Abandoned, Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Hurricane Irma

Coconut Grove Playhouse After Hurricane Irma

As Hurricane Irma was approaching Miami as a Category 5 Hurricane, the question was whether Miami-Dade County would protect the Coconut Grove Playhouse in some way before the storm. The answer was no.

Although the eye of Hurricane Irma did not pass through Miami, Coconut Grove still had over 100 mph winds and gust. Severe damage was done to a lot of trees in the area including a storm surge in Peacock Park and along Bayshore Drive.

Built in 1926, the Coconut Grove Playhouse sustained minor visible damage to the exterior of the building. The tree on Charles Avenue next to the Playhouse was knocked down, the blue scaffolding on the side of the building was blown over, and the awning covering was ripped and a few windows knocked out, but overall the building managed to survive the Hurricane.

Most of the Coconut Grove Playhouse was approved to be demolished in April with a new 300 seat theater, but only preserving the front "v shaped" structure. An appeal hearing is set for October 26 before Miami's City Commissioners.

Abandoned since 2006, photos and video of the inside of the Coconut Grove Playhouse can be viewed here.