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City of Winnipeg (1874-1971) Floods
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S.W. Corner Arnold & Mabel (62?)

A photograph taken during the 1950 flood, showing the southwest corner of Arnold Avenue and Mabel Avenue and possibly 62 Arnold Avenue. Item is 8 of 8 photographs on page 1 of scrapbook.

Harold K. White Studio

Scrapbook [1950 flood photographs]

Subseries consists of a scrapbook assembled by the City Engineering Department to serve as photographic evidence of the 1950 flood. It contains black and white photographs that mostly document flooding in residential areas near the Red River (Fort Rouge, Riverview, North End, Point Douglas, Crescentwood, Armstrong's Point and others). Scrapbook appears to be organized geographically by area and street. In addition to documenting flooding, the photographs provide a detailed record of residential neighbourhoods, houses, streets, and businesses like corner grocery stores and laundries. All photographs were taken by Harold K. White Studio.

Winnipeg (Man.). City Engineer

Scotia Block

A photograph taken during the 1950 flood, showing "Scotia Block" on Scotia Street. Item is 2 of 8 photographs on page 46 of scrapbook.

Harold K. White Studio

Rover Street Sub Station

A photograph of the Rover Street hydro station, surrounded by water, during the 1950 flood. A group of people are walking on the sandbag dike that surrounds the building.

Harold K. White Studio

Pumping water on Robert Street

A photograph of a pipe pouring water onto tracks on Robert Street (Galt Avenue) during the 1950 flood. A pile of wood is along one side of the street. The Ogilvie Flour Mill can be seen in the background.

Harold K. White Studio

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