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Black River Falls Flooding
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A panoramic view of Black River Falls flooded streets, possibly taken during the flood of 1911. Three men are standing on the sidewalk next to the "Tollack & Son" storefront on the left street corner.
1911
Van Schaick, Charles
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WHi 77115
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Martin Lein/Lien's Funeral
May 1911
Panoramic view from street of Martin Lein/Lien's funeral procession, showing Main and Water Streets before the flood of 1911. The procession includes several horse-drawn carriages and some people o...
Street View Double Exposure
A double exposure of Main Street. Writing on the back of the print reads: "No good film was exposed twice."
Flood of 1911
1911
View across river of several collapsing buildings on the edge of flooded river banks, during the flood.
Snow-Covered Street
Winter scene with panoramic view down sidewalk and snow-covered street. Trees, power lines and buildings are covered with a blanket of snow.
Men Repairing Street
Men filling in Main Street after the 1911 flood. Forms are probably for the basement of the Cozy Corner Tavern.
First and Main after the 1911 Flood
1911
View towards several men on wreckage below several buildings. Identified as the damage after the flood in Black River Falls in October 1911, and showing the former intersection of Main and First St...
