Buffalo, N.Y. -- Roof-Deep In Floodwater -- Rising floodwater approaches roof of abandoned car at railroad underpass in Buffalo, N.Y., today where torrential rains left many sections under four feet of water. More than 3000 people were evacuated by boat in eastern suburb of Cheektowaga. Flood was worst in city’s history.

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Buffalo, N.Y. -- Roof-Deep In Floodwater -- Rising floodwater approaches roof of abandoned car at railroad underpass in Buffalo, N.Y., today where torrential rains left many sections under four feet of water. More than 3000 people were evacuated by boat in eastern suburb of Cheektowaga. Flood was worst in city’s history.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1963]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: 1963: Wire Photos

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