Power Plant Under Water -- The Mississippi Valley Public Service Co., power plant is surrounded by water as the flooded Mississippi River creeps into this city today. Many residents have been evacuated because of high water threat to dikes which protect the city. A flood crest of 18 feet is expected Saturday.

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Power Plant Under Water -- The Mississippi Valley Public Service Co., power plant is surrounded by water as the flooded Mississippi River creeps into this city today. Many residents have been evacuated because of high water threat to dikes which protect the city. A flood crest of 18 feet is expected Saturday.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1952]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: 1952: Wire Photos

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