Power plant after flood, Manton, Michigan

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Description

View of onlookers in street gathered near power plant in Manton, Michigan after flood. Debris in street. Printed on front: "The flood, Manton power plant, May 11, 08." Handwritten on back: "May 22, 1908. Dear Aunt, We had a little lake but a week ago the dam broke and this is a picture of the flood. It was all over with in an hour. No one was hurt. Two bridges were carried away. Lovingly, Orra." Card is postmarked May 22, 1908.

Details

Resource ID:: bh028361
Subject:: Power-plants--Michigan--Manton; Floods--Michigan--Manton; Flood damage--Michigan--Manton; Photographic prints; Postcards
Date:: 1908-05-11
Format:: 1 postcard ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: M/Localities-Manton
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.