Vtg B&W Snapshot River Flood Damage Bridge Construction Trucks House Water 1940s
Vernacular Snapshot

Vtg B&W Snapshot River Flood Damage Bridge Construction Trucks House Water 1940s

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Condition
Used
Format
Vernacular Snapshot · c. 1888–1970s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
398374759436
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Vtg B&W Snapshot River Flood Damage Bridge Construction Trucks House Water 1940s

This authentic black and white snapshot captures the raw intensity of a mid-1940s river flood aftermath. The composition centers on the visible bridge damage, where the rising water has encroached upon a nearby house, forcing a scene of chaotic urgency as construction trucks navigate the muddy, debris-strewn banks.

Collectors of mid-century Americana will appreciate this rare glimpse into the era's infrastructure struggles. It is a compelling piece of 1940s history documenting the intersection of civil engineering and natural disaster.

A striking view of bridge construction and flood damage.
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