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1972 flood aftermath around Moraltton Village riverside buildings

Morlatton

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Black & white photographic print showing aftermath of flooding from hurricane Agnes in 1972. Image depicts southwest perspective view of Mouns Jones House (left) & Bridge Keeper’s House (right). The “Bridge Keeper’s House”, now re-named the “Michael Fulp House” in recognition of its first owner/occupant, in the center of the photo is identified by the cellar entry under the window and the door location in the right [southern] bay. Segments of the masonry walls, chimneys, roofs [both are complete replacements] and window framing of both buildings have been restored, replaced, or reconstructed in preservation campaigns during the past half-century [to 2015]. Note written in blue pen on verso reads, "STARTING THE CLEANUP" See MVPH4 thru MVPH24--1003.01.009 thru 1003.01.029 for additional images of hurricane Agnes flooding.

Catalog details

Catalog number
1003.01.028
Alternate number
MVPH23
Accession number
1003.01
Date
1972
Creator
Unknown
Object name
Print, Photographic
Record type
Standard
Classification
Documentary Artifact

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