Dike Break--This aerial shows the break in the dike which permitted the flooding waters of the Mississippi River to rush into the west industrial area of this city. The waters were caught and contained by a secondary dike.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Dike Break--This aerial shows the break in the dike which permitted the flooding waters of the Mississippi River to rush into the west industrial area of this city. The waters were caught and contained by a secondary dike.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1965]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: 1965: Wire Photos

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