Name/Title
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteEntry/Object ID
1990.56.1Description
Black and white photo, produced for commercial purposes, printed on cardstock, showing the high waters of flooding in Beardstown, Illinois in October 1926. Many of the businesses here were in two-story brick or frame buildings. The Salvation Army corps building can be seen near the center of the photo.
A white number 135 is printed on the photo and under it, the title Beardstown, ILL High Water Oct. 1926 is printed in black.Acquisition
Accession
1990.56Source or Donor
Zahn, David E.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Major David ZahnMade/Created
Date made
Oct 1926 - Oct 1926Place
City
BeardstownCounty
Cass CountyState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Notes
3.75" x 5.75"
