Taking the Only Way Out--The Lorenzo family takes the only way out of Ferndale by walking across flood ravaged area 15 miles south of Eureka. Hundreds of families lost their homes and were stranded by flooded Eel River. Man in front carries infant wrapped in blanket.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Taking the Only Way Out--The Lorenzo family takes the only way out of Ferndale by walking across flood ravaged area 15 miles south of Eureka. Hundreds of families lost their homes and were stranded by flooded Eel River. Man in front carries infant wrapped in blanket.

Associated Press · [ca. December 1964]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: 1964: Wire Photos

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