North Branch Railroad Bridge after 1927 Flood

Photograph

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Montpelier Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

North Branch Railroad Bridge after 1927 Flood

Entry/Object ID

2023.19.1

Description

View of railroad bridge across the North Branch as seen from the south bank of the Winooski River immediately after the 1927 flood. A railcar with the initials "M&WR" sits on the tracks near the bridge. Debris is piled up against the far side of the railroad bridge. The tower of Montpelier City Hall can be seen in the distance.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Real Photo Postcard

Subject

1927 Flood

Subject Person or Organization

Montpelier and Wells River Railroad

Subject Place

City

Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont

River

North Branch (Montpelier, Vt.), Winooski River (Montpelier, Vt.)

Context

The flood of November 2-4, 1927, wrecked havoc in Montpelier and other Vermont communities.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.19

Source or Donor

Colombo, Harry "Thumper"

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

3-3/8 in

Width

5-3/8 in