Mad River at Winsted, Conn., is very peaceful after going berserk last week and lived up to its name. Rain-swelled river spilled over its banks and swept away much of Winsted.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Mad River at Winsted, Conn., is very peaceful after going berserk last week and lived up to its name. Rain-swelled river spilled over its banks and swept away much of Winsted.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1955]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: Aug. 1955: Wire Photos

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