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Flooded Park Street
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Flooded South Park Street underpass, with car stalled in three feet of water. A train is on the railroad bridge above. A young boy and girl wearing bathing suits are standing near the stalled car.
July 20, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Two women in bathing suits standing on pier.
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