In Flood’s Aftermath-Workers attempt to clear out debris and mud from flood-damaged hardware store after rain-swollen waters of Naugatuck River flooded this town. Many sections of Connecticut were in a similar situation following the catastrophic floods created by New England’s severe rainfall.

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In Flood’s Aftermath-Workers attempt to clear out debris and mud from flood-damaged hardware store after rain-swollen waters of Naugatuck River flooded this town. Many sections of Connecticut were in a similar situation following the catastrophic floods created by New England’s severe rainfall.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1955]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: Aug. A55: Wire Photos

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