Flood Waters Between Buildings with Tree, 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 number2001.21.9
DescriptionElevated view of flood waters between two brick buildings. There is a fire escape next to the windows at the side of the left building. There are leafless branches of a tree visible in the foreground, and several trees visible in the distance, probably part of Bushnell Park.
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
