House with Walls Washed Away After Flood Waters Receded
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 number2001.21.7
DescriptionA wood frame house with large holes in the walls where flood waters have washed away parts of adobe or plaster. Wood frame of house is visible. Some debris on the ground near the foundation. Another wood frame house is in the background. Part of a leafless tree is visible.
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
