The Bolivar Peninsula, containing the towns Bolivar, Crystal Beach, and Gilchrist, suffered severe damage as indicated in comparisons of USGS photos taken before and after Hurricane Ike.
Galveston Island, Texas
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(CC) Photo: David E. Volk
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The historic Balanese Room is destroyed on Galveston.
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(CC) Photo: David E. Volk
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A long line of boats washed up onto I45 during Hurricane Ike.
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(CC) Photo: David E. Volk
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Boats near the Galveston Causeway on I45 after Hurricane Ike.
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(CC) Photo: David E. Volk
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The 99th Street Fishing Pier on Galveston Island after Hurricane Ike. The lower level of the business was washed away with parts of the pier deck and pilings. Its competitor on 61 St. is completely gone.
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(CC) Photo: David E. Volk
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An intact spare roof, with all shingles, is found in debris on Jamaica Inn Road in Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island.
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Crystal Beach before and after the storm.
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