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1911 Flood in Black River Falls

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View along shoreline of the Black River after the 1911 flood. The banks are eroded, and power lines are downed.

Date Created:
1911
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created 1911

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V24)5702

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129JL
Legacy ID
WHi 115667

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Aftermath of the 1911 Flood

Aftermath of the 1911 Flood

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Elevated view of the Black River after the 1911 flood. Severely eroded banks are on the left.

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Damage After 1911 Flood

Damage After 1911 Flood

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View along eroded shoreline of the damage from the 1911 flood of the Black River. A city street had been washed away. Three men are looking at the river.

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1911 Flood; Black River Falls

1911 Flood; Black River Falls

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Elevated view of the erosion caused by the 1911 Flood in Black River Falls. Houses are hanging off the edge of the river.

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Flood Damage on Black River

Flood Damage on Black River

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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.

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Flood Damage

Flood Damage

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Elevated view of damage to buildings after the 1911 flood of the Black River. Wooden debris is floating in the flood water and encroaching the shoreline.

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Damage After the 1911 Flood

Damage After the 1911 Flood

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View of a bridge damaged by the 1911 flood. Debris is scattered in the foreground.

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