Flood damage along the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles, California, ca. 1910s.
Entry/Object ID
2019.395.1.1
Description
A real photo postcard of flood damage along the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles, California. ca. 1910s. The image shows debris such as railroad ties and tree pieces in the water. There are a group of men standing on the bank of the river with homes in the background. The image was taken by Chas. F. Lummis as indicated on the back, and has the description of "Arroyo Seco flood - 1912-13 / Highland Park (Los Angeles) L.A. co., Cal." The photo is one of five in this acquisiton that shows the aftermath of the flood. There is mirroring, soiling with discoloration on reverse side, toward the left, so the object is in good condition overall.
