Collins Company, Collinsville, after the Flood, 1955
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1955
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 x 3in. (7.6 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (8.9 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (8.9 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionThe brick factory buildings of the Collins Company are surrounded by debris and rubble following the Flood of 1955. Debris appears to include some large machine parts. Some photographs include construction equipment, automobiles, utility poles, an iron bridge.
Object number2010.177.3-.12
MarkingsOn recto, in margin, in black ink, "SEP 55"InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numbersNotesSubject Note: The Collins Company and the town of Collinsville suffered extensive damage during the flood of August 1955. The historic ax factory never recovered and closed its doors in 1966.On View
Not on view
