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  • Collection: 1927 Flood in Vermont

Copy of a letter from Athol Bell about the 1927 Flood, November 21, 1927

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A copy of a typewritten letter by Athol Bell of Barre, Vermont describing the aftermath of the 1927 flood in Vermont.

Flooding on and around the south side of the White River Bridge in White River Junction, Vermont

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Flooding on the bridge and streets surrounding the White River in White River Junction, Vermont. The photo is dated November 4, 1927. 

Flooding on River Street in Windsor, Vermont

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A photo of the flooding on River Street in Windsor, Vermont, looking east across the Railroad Tracks.

Flood water in the Lower Falls of the Winooski River in Winooski, Vermont

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A picture of the Lower Falls of the Winooski River by the American Woolen Company in Winooski, Vermont. This picture was taken in the afternoon of Friday, November 3, 1927, after the bridge collapsed.

Train cars in the river in Rockingham, Vermont

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A photo of train cars and debris in the flooded river in Rockingham, Vermont. This photo was taken on November 4, 1927.

Flooding on Factory Street in East Montpelier, Vermont

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A photo of floodwaters surrounding a building on Factory Street in East Montpelier, Vermont.

Debris and flooding by the Rialto Bridge in Montpelier, Vermont

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A photo showing the debris and flooding by the Rialto Bridge in Montpelier, Vermont. Some people are standing among the debris.

Bird's eye view of the destroyed Winooski-Burlington Railroad Bridge over the Winooski River in Vermont

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A photo with a bird's eye view of the destroyed Winooski-Burlington Railroad Bridge over the Winooski River in Vermont.

Flooding at Rutland Railroad Station at Proctor, Vermont

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A photo of the flooding and destruction at the Rutland Railroad Station in Proctor, Vermont. Written on the back of the photo: "Flood water from the Otter Creek entered at left through a deep railroad cut with great force, gauging deep holes around…

Flood water in the Winooski River by a mill building in Winooski, Vermont

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A photo of the Winooski River filled with flood water and surrounding a mill building in Winooski, Vermont.

People watching W.E. Kennedy's store surrounded by flood water in Milton, Vermont

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A photo of W.E. Kennedy's store in Milton, Vermont surrounded by flood water. A crowd of people is watching. Skeel's hotel, Henry H. Beeman's building, and Arrowhead Mountain can be seen in the background. This photo was taken by Dr. L.C. Holcombe at…

Covered bridge destroyed by flood water in St. Johnsbury, Vermont

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A photo of a covered bridge being destroyed by flood water in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.