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Black River Flood
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Photographic postcard view of the aftermath of a flood in a residential neighborhood. A man is picking up pieces of wood in the road. Large piles of debris are piled up against tree and buildings. Caption reads: "Black River Flood."
October 5, 1911
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Black River Flood
October 5, 1911
Photographic postcard view of the aftermath of a flood. Crowds are gathered on the river bank, the bridge and the higher ground in the background. Caption reads: "Black River Flood."
Aftermath of the 1911 Flood
1911
Elevated view across the high water on the Black River towards the town of Black River Falls. There is a large amount of wooden debris floating in the river.
Where City Once Stood - Business Section
1911
Photographic postcard view of the devastation after a flood in central Black River Falls. Caption reads: "Where City Once Stood - Business Section."
Flood at Hatfield (above Black River Falls)
circa 1910-1919
Raging high water on the Black River. Caption reads: "Flood at Hatfield (above Black River Falls)."
Damage After the 1911 Flood
1911
View of a bridge damaged by the 1911 flood. Debris is scattered in the foreground.
Flood Damage on Black River
1911
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.
