Which hurricane was this? 1954? Dup of V41603.HTM

Can you identify any people, things, places, or events in this photograph? How about the time period? Or do you know where this photo came from? Email me at cbaer@vineyard.net.

Date: 1944-54?
Location: Vineyard Haven - downtown - Beach Road
Keywords: trucks; disasters; wreckage; hurricanes; storms; ruins; cars