Flooding of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986w

Description

The image depicts a flooded street during the 1936 Northeastern United States flood. Several buildings are partially submerged in water, with water reaching the level of windows and doors. Overhead utility lines and a utility pole are visible.

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Descriptive Terms

buildings (structures)
exterior views
streets
floods (natural events)
utility poles
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005121
Noyes negative GN-986w

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986w

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 of unidentified street, 1936 Northeastern United States flood, GN-986w

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