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Two flood scenes showing the destruction after the St. Francis Dam disaster of March 1928.

First image possibly taken near Isbell School showing buildings and trees that are still standing, but debris and some fallen trees or bushes and water in…

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.

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…

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.

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."

Panoramic view of a flooded landscape. Telephone lines and a small building are partially submerged in the water. Hills and mountains are visible in the distance.

View of group of people standing together looking over damaged trees and destroyed structure. Standing structure visible in background.

View of a row of early automobiles driving past debris left by the Saint Francis Dam failure.

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.

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.

Exterior view of the Harrison Avenue Drug Store on the corner of Harrison and Ventura Avenues during a flood. The water appears to have flooded the roads. A man and a woman stand on the sidewalk by the entrance to the store. Signs for the drug store…