Coney Island, 1910's
So you think it is hot? Well, in the summer of 1918 it was pretty hot as well. So hot in fact, that people sought refuge in parks and of course, Coney Island. New Yorkers actually spent the night outside. Hotel roof gardens were overflowing with people trying to "get the benefit of the rooftop wind."
The heat wave of 1918 claimed three victims and send many to the hospital. Sadly, 50 year old Carroll Gardener Annie Allan of 94 4th Place, Brooklyn, was one of the victims. She was found dead in her bed.
So you see, dear reader, it was hot back then, too. And just think, in the 1910's, they did not have air-conditioning.
Read More:
New York Times Article July 23, 1918
New York Times Article July 25, 1918
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4 comments:
Another thing to consider: look at the photos and how many layers of clothes people were wearing in 1918. At least we can get away with wearing a lot less (still hopefully with good taste). Naked at home is just fine though. Hah!
Hopefully you did not put this post to prove that global warming is not happening ;) I am pretty sure it's was not the case, but some people may think oh yeah it happens before! Yes right, at the end of July! In Summer! We are early June, spring.
Regards, Polo.
Hi Polo,
No, definitely, I did not want to suggest that global warming isn't happening.
Obviously, a hundred years ago, they had periods of extreme heat too, but having temperatures close to 100 degrees at the beginning of June is pretty scary.
I wonder what the rest of the summer will be like.
I was not a happy camper today. I have decided that I will just be grumpy until the heat subsides.
I'm with you, Katia. This heat, so early in the season (and it's not yet summer, you know), is unbearable. When I was growing up here in the late 50s-60s, I don't ever remember summer heat being so oppressive. Yes, we had heat waves, maybe one or two in a summer season, but not like this. Yes, it's a scary proposition...I hope this is not a sign of the summer to come.
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