Flooding outside of unidentified house, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986aa

Description

The image shows significant flooding outside an unidentified house, a result of the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. The water level is high, reaching near the front porch of the house. Two leafless trees are partially submerged and there is a barrel or bin floating in the flooded area. In the distance, other structures and trees are visible across the water.

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Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
exterior views
floods (natural events)
trees
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005125
Noyes negative GN-986aa

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986aa

Date Notes

Copied Month: 05

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-05.

Description Level

Item

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Flooding outside of unidentified house, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986aa

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