Flood of 1936: Wawarme Ave.
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1936
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 9 × 5 15/16in. (22.9 × 15.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of March 1936 flood damage on Wawarme Ave. leading to the aviation field. An extremely damaged wooden shack-type building lies in a flooded area after being swept by the floodwaters about 500 feet and stopped by a stronger structure, visible in the background. The photograph has black lines drawn across the top and bottom indicating where it should be cropped.
Object number2017.86.49
InscribedHandwritten in black ink on front: "Wawarme Av." Handwritten in blue on front: "3x5"
Handwritten in black on front: "4w"
Handwritten in pencil on back: "Flood/ March 1936/ Wawarme Ave. A street leading/ to the aviation field. The shack was/ swept by the flood about 500 feet until/ stopped by a stronger structure."
Printed and handwritten in black on label affixed to back: "Name/ Wawarme Ave./ Col./ 4 Depth/ To Go/ Wednesday/ Return Photo/ City"
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