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1. View Showing High Water in the Animas River and D.& R.G. Bridge (Durango, Colo.)

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Writing on back states "Side view of Silverton Branch R.R. Bridge water had fallen several feet when this was taken", photo on the front is of bridge with high water running against it

2. Flood of 1910. Part of Railroad at end of 3rd Ave. North end stands.

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Flood of 1910 showing part of railroad at the end of 3rd Avenue submerged in water, and the north end of bridge still standing.

3. Stone bridge across Animas River at flood stage

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View of the stone bridge across Animas River at Main Avenue Durango, Colorado, during a flood.

4. Main Street Bridge over Animas River, Flood of 1911

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Main Street bridge over Animas River, Flood of 1911.

5. Smoke From Smelter During 1911 Flood (Durango, Colo.)

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Photo of the smoke emitting from the smelter which is located near railroad tracks with the Animas River at flood stage and bridge in the background.

6. High Water in Animas River above Animas City, Colorado

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Photo of Animas River flooding over the banks, on back "Real photo 1910" is written in pencil, but the peak of the flood was in October of 1911. Animas City was the region (that has been part of the City of Durango since 1948/49) north of Junction Street to 37th Street.

7. High Water in Animas River at Smelter after Taking out Footbridge

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Photo of river overflowing its banks against a factory building on the left. A small shack is caught in the river on the right side, Perins Peak is in the background.

8. Flood 10-11. Railroad Bridge North of 3rd Avenue, Durango, Colo. 1911

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Railroad bridge North of 3rd Avenue, Durango, Colorado, during the flood of October, 1911.

9. Main Avenue after the Flood, Durango, Colo.

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Photo of Main Street covered in debris and fallen telephone poles. A number of people in the street are observing the damage.

10. 1912 Durango Flood

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A view of the flooded Krider residence near 15th Street on 2nd Avenue in Durango, Colorado.

11. 1911 Flood (Durango, CO)

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Flood of 1911, Durango, Colorado. Shows houses and trees surrounded by water.

12. Rio Grande Southern Bridge Durango Colo.

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Sepia picture of an overflowing river and fallen bridge.

13. Flood Water, Animas River Durango, Colo.

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Photo of Animas River overflowing its banks in the 1911 flood. Mesas are visible in the background.

14. Flood 10-11

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Flood 10-11 in Durango, Colorado. It appears that the smelter is surrounded by water.

15. Animas Valley (Durango, Colo.)

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View of what appears to be a flood along the Animas River in the Animas Valley. There is a person standing on a rock on the left side of the card.

16. Silverton road after flood Oct. 5, 1911

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Silverton Road after flooding on October 5,1911. (Railroad after waters subsided.)

17. D. & R. G. Bridge across the Animas River after first section washed away

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Writing on front states," D&RG Bridge across the Animas R. after first section being washed away" [writing on back] addressed to Miss M.L. Pulering of Otter Pond, Kentucky two postmarks and a one cent stamp. Flood of 1911

18. Flood 10-11

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Flood 10-11. House engulfed by Animas River. Two trees surrounded by water.

19. D. & R. G. Railroad bridge washed away by Animas River

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Black and white photograph of the Animas River and the broken down D. & R.G. R.R. Bridge. Writing on front states, "The section of the D.& R.G. R.R. Bridge that was washed away by the Animas River. Flood of 1911."

20. Catholic Church & A. L. Morrison's Res - During Flood, Looking North

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A black and white toned postcard with a small mountain in the background and a few buildings at the base. The ground is flooded.

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