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Flooded Rural Road in Alabama
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Three men are driving on a flooded rural road. Original caption reads: "In going from Fairhope, Ala. to Point Clear, Ala. the road in many places was found to be serving the double purpose of both road and river." The image was taken for International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department to document examples of poor roads.
March 5, 1915
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | March 5, 1915 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17 x 22 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 13Z |
| Media Number | Box 54,Folder 4 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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