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Museum purchase, 1985.135.3  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Flood of 1936 : West from Travelers Tower.
Museum purchase, 1985.135.3 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Flood of 1936 : West from Travelers Tower.

Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 11/16 x 9 7/16in. (17 x 24cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionView from the Travelers Tower looking west during the flood of 1936. The State Capitol building is on the left, the flood waters have reached and started to enter Bushnell Park, also the Park River has overflown and covered the surrounding area.
Object number1985.135.3
NotesConstituent Note: F. F. Fisher, the photographer, was treasurer of the Travelers Bank.
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