Arroyo Seco flood debris in Los Angeles, California. ca. 1910s
Entry/Object ID
2019.395.1.4
Description
A real photo postcard of flood debris in Los Angeles, California. ca. 1910s. The photo shows debris in a river which includes train axles and what looks like railroad ties. Three men are seen standing on the left river bank. A train bridge is in the background. The back is labeled "Arroyo Seco flood - 1912-13 / Highland Park (Los Angeles) L.A. Ca., Cal. / Photo by Chas. F. Lummis." The image is one of five in this acquisiton which the aftermath of the flood. The edges show abrasions, a stain at the top on the reverse side, and discoloration on the left side on front of image, so the object is in good conditon overall.
