Closeup of Flood Waters Near Building and Stairs
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 number2001.21.15
DescriptionFlood waters around a brick building. There are stairs and landings visible on the building. Bars are on the windows. Leafless trees are visible in the background.
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
