Sightseeing in Peabody-As the waters went down several hours after the dam break, crowd of curious was able to keep feet dry and Coast Guard amphibious craft was operating on wheels. Crowds estimated at 4,000 watched rescue operations during the evening, with officials preparing to handle larger throngs at daylight today.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Sightseeing in Peabody-As the waters went down several hours after the dam break, crowd of curious was able to keep feet dry and Coast Guard amphibious craft was operating on wheels. Crowds estimated at 4,000 watched rescue operations during the evening, with officials preparing to handle larger throngs at daylight today.

Murphy, Dan, 1927-2008 · [ca. May 1954]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: May 1954, Peabody

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