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

Description

The image shows a flooded street with water submerging parts of several buildings in a residential or industrial area. A telephone pole is visibly standing amidst the floodwaters. The structures, made of wood and brick, are partially submerged. The scene is part of the 1936 Northeastern United States flood.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP005120
Noyes negative GN-986v

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

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

Reference Code

PC038.01.010.GN-986v

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-986v

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