Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Boston Globe 1936 Flood Souvenir |
Object Type |
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Description |
Haverhill during the Flood of 1936. Several people are in rowboats in the flood waters covering Washington Square. "Converted into a Bay State Venice, with water five to seven feet deep, this business section of Haverhill could be traversed only by boat. Abreast of the rowboat at the right of the photo can be seen the traffic sign that was used in the days of the automobile. Globe photo by McCormick." on recto. 1936. |
Photographer |
McCormick |
Date |
1936 |
Processing Method |
Halftone photomechanical print |
Print size |
18 x 25 cm |
Original/Copy |
Copy |
Call Number |
HL6.2 Senter HPH 69-966E |
Catalog Number |
31479006617848 |
Classification |
Land and Environment - Rivers - Merrimack River |
Subjects |
Haverhill (Mass.) Floods |
Place |
Haverhill, MA |
Search Terms |
Haverhill Washington Square Boston Globe 1936 Flood Souvenir Flood of 1936 Floods Businesses Boats |
Collection |
Haverhill History Collection |
Provenance |
Found in collection. |
Digital Collection |
Senter Digital Archive |
Copyright Statement |
Copyright is not held by the Haverhill Public Library. The library retains custodial rights. |
Last Updated |
2024-08-08 |