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Woonsocket, R.I.--Mill Wrecked by River-- Wall sections of this huge five story mill located near here were torn off by the Blackstone River after the Horseshoe Dam was smashed last night, during the heaviest rains recorded in New England's history.
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Woonsocket, R.I.--Mill Wrecked by River-- Wall sections of this huge five story mill located near here were torn off by the Blackstone River after the Horseshoe Dam was smashed last night, during the heaviest rains recorded in New England's history.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1955]

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

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