Flood Waters at Hoadley Bridge and Bandshell, Bushnell Park, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Thomas F. Oakes
(American, 1900 - 1966)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/8 x 4 1/8in. (6 x 10.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (7 x 11.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nora Howard
Object number2001.21.5
DescriptionFlood waters covering part of Bushnell Park. At left, part of Hoadley Bridge is visible, and beyond, the back of the band shell in the park. Several leafless trees are visible. There is a street light and a fence visible in the foreground.
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
