Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Hydrant Water Used as N.E. Drought Continues--Unseasonal warm weather and record breaking temperatures during the 5 1/2-week drought in New England, forced Gary, 10, and Karen Jorgensen, 15, to tap a local fire hydrant for the family's water supply. Many families are without water due to dry wells as temperature records continues to topple with no relief in sight.
Hydrant Water Used as N.E. Drought Continues--Unseasonal warm weather and record breaking temperatures during the 5 1/2-week drought in New England, forced Gary, 10, and Karen Jorgensen, 15, to tap a local fire hydrant for the family's water supply. Many families are without water due to dry wells as temperature records continues to topple with no relief in sight.
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Hydrant Water Used as N.E. Drought Continues--Unseasonal warm weather and record breaking temperatures during the 5 1/2-week drought in New England, forced Gary, 10, and Karen Jorgensen, 15, to tap a local fire hydrant for the family's water supply. Many families are without water due to dry wells as temperature records continues to topple with no relief in sight.

Associated Press · [ca. October 1963]

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