1936 Flood in Downtown Pittsburgh

1936

Title
1936 Flood in Downtown Pittsburgh
Creator
unknown
Identifier
MSP285.B013.F21.I04
Description
High waters at the intersection of Wood Street and the Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. The 1936 flood, which began on Saint Patrick’s Day, spread rapidly through Pittsburgh and other Western Pennsylvania river communities. The flood waters continued to rise until approximately 6 a.m. on March 19 when the waters peaked at 46 feet. Thirty-six people were killed and another 500 were injured. The financial damages were estimated between $150 million and $200 million.
Subject
Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Flood, 1936.
Floods--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Boulevard of the Allies (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Downtown (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Wood Street (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Contributor
Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center
Collection
Allegheny Conference on Community Development Photographs
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