Damage caused by the 1937 flood
Special | 1m 46s
Film from witnesses to the '37 flood showing the damage caused.
Jack Ritzi was born during the '37 flood on the Friday before Black Sunday (January 24). His parents filmed the destruction caused by the flood right after the water receded. The film also shows the damage done to some structures by the fire - which burned away the top and left the part of the structure where it was protected by the flood waters.
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Damage caused by the 1937 flood
Special | 1m 46s
Jack Ritzi was born during the '37 flood on the Friday before Black Sunday (January 24). His parents filmed the destruction caused by the flood right after the water receded. The film also shows the damage done to some structures by the fire - which burned away the top and left the part of the structure where it was protected by the flood waters.
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