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Flooded River
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Elevated view across river at flood stage, with piles of logs and timber caught near rocks. A flooded small building is surrounded by water, and has an advertisement for "salve" painted on the sides and roof. On the far shoreline is the town of Black River Falls.
Van Schaick, Charles
Publication Information
| Creator | Van Schaick, Charles |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940 |
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| Call Number | (V2)2291 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Flooded River
View from shoreline across river at flood stage, with water pouring over the dam on the right. On the far shoreline are buildings of the town.
Flooded River
Swollen river at flood time. Trees are across the river standing in the water. Buildings are on the far shoreline.
Flooded River
View across river at flood stage towards buildings on the far shoreline.
1911 Flood in Black River Falls
1911
View along shoreline of the Black River after the 1911 flood. The banks are eroded, and power lines are downed.
Flood Damage on Black River
1911
View along shoreline of damage from the 1911 flood of the Black River. An entire wall of a building is gone, and debris is along the river banks.
Black River Falls from the Black River
View across river towards a town on the opposite shoreline. Identified as Black River Falls.
