Liberty Avenue Flooded

View of Liberty Avenue from Fourth Avenue following the flood of March 28, 1913. Several companies are visible in this shot, including John F. Jelke Company and Harmony Creamery Company. Wagons and carriages belonging to individuals and businesses can also be seen, as Pittsburghers attempt to carry on as usual while dealing with flooded roads.

March 28th, 1913

Location

Downtown

Address

Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection

More Details

Source

Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2002, AIS.1971.05, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh Original URL

Subjects

Flood damage--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Floods--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Commercial buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Streets--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Railroads, Elevated--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Motor vehicles--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Street lighting--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Liberty Avenue (Pittsburgh, Pa.).; Downtown (Pittsburgh, Pa.).

Identifier

715.133250.CP

Rights

Public Domain - Anybody may use this photo for any purpose

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