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Flood Scene in Santa Paula
A man stands amidst flood wreckage left by the St. Francis Dam disaster. Behind him is a house or houses that have been displaced and in front of him are fallen trees. This is below Harvard at approximately 4th Street near Isbell School in Santa…
Flood Area Near Piru, 1928
"Flood area near Piru. Ventura, CA 17 Mar. 1928", birds eye view. Flooding followed St. Francis Dam Disaster, March 12, 1928.
Flood Area East of Camulos
Birds eye view of flood area east of Camulos, 18 Mar. 1928. Flooding followed St. Francis Dam Disaster, March 12, 1928.
Dresser Ranch with St. Francis Dam Flood Damage
Looking through a destroyed orchard to Dresser's house at Dresser Ranch (near Fillmore). According to library records, Dresser's house moved a quarter mile due to flooding from the St. Francis Dam disaster.
Cars Driving By Saint Francis Dam Debris, Santa Paula
View of a row of early automobiles driving past debris left by the Saint Francis Dam failure.
Cars Buried by Flooding after St. Francis Dam Failure
View of two cars mostly submerged in what appears to be mud and rocks after the St. Francis Dam failure. Photograph notes state "Our car parked below all that's left of dam site."
California and Main Streets, Ventura after Heavy Rain
Intersection of California and Main Streets in Ventura is shown after a heavy rain. Mud, rocks, and debris are seen along the streets. Ventura City Hall in image, as well as the County Court House building at Poli and California.
Bardsdale Bridge after St. Francis Dam Disaster
Image shows the damage sustained by the Bardsdale Bridge and surrounding land after the St. Francis Dam collapse on March 13, 1928. Visible in the scene are sandbags and some vehicles. There are cylindrical tanks at the left of the image. Mountains…
Aftermath of 1938 Sespe Creek Flood
View of pile of wooden branches and debris following the 1938 Sespe Creek Flood. On left side of view, a man and woman stand on the debris. The man appears to be covering his face with his hand. Citrus trees are visible in the background.
Aftermath of 1938 Sespe Creek Flood
Collapsed bridge following the Sespe Creek flood in 1938. People stand on each side of the bridge, looking down at the creekbed. Other group of people look at the damage from the ground by the creek.
Aerial View of Ventura Harbor, 1969
Aerial view of Ventura Harbor looking southeast from over a mobile home park. Shows major flooding of the harbor. Ocean along the top of the image.