Flood Waters Between Buildings, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Thomas F. Oakes
(American, 1900 - 1966)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/8 x 2 3/8in. (10.5 x 6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 2 3/4in. (11.4 x 7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nora Howard
Object number2001.21.2
DescriptionFlood waters between brick buildings, probably commercial buildings. The building at left has a metal fire escape coming down the side. At right, one building has arched windows. Branches of leafless trees are visible. More leafless trees in the distance. White marks mostly in foreground are probably from marks on the film or the negative.
NotesSubject Notes: In March 1936, heavy rainstorms combined with melting snow led to severe flooding of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Most of downtown Hartford along the Connecticut River and the Park River were inundated. Fourteen thousand people were left homeless, several were dead or missing, and epidemic desease threatened the population. The rainstorms continued for nine days. Overall damages exceeded $100 million. It was the most expensive weather event in New England up to that time.Status
Not on view
