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IN PICTURES: The Flood of 1922

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This article was published 25/03/2011 (5488 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Lawrence Stuckey Collection, S.J. McKee Archives This May 1922 photo shows the original west approach ramp to the Eighth Street Bridge (out of frame, to the right) as well as the Assiniboine River in flood.
Lawrence Stuckey Collection, S.J. McKee Archives This May 1922 photo shows the original west approach ramp to the Eighth Street Bridge (out of frame, to the right) as well as the Assiniboine River in flood.
H.H. Allen image, BAPC, S.J. McKee Archives An image of houses on the Assiboine floodplane (Brandon's
H.H. Allen image, BAPC, S.J. McKee Archives An image of houses on the Assiboine floodplane (Brandon's "flats") submerged in flood-waters. The "flats" refers to the Assiniboine River floodplane from 18th Street to First Street on either side of the river. See p. 223 of G.F. Barker's Brandon: A City for a description of the 1922 flood.
Lawrence Stuckey Collection, S.J. McKee Archives This May 1922 photo shows the Assiniboine River in flood, looking south-east at the Eighth Street Bridge. Note the original east ramp to the bridge, as well as Christie School Supplies on the far (south) side of the railway tracks.
Lawrence Stuckey Collection, S.J. McKee Archives This May 1922 photo shows the Assiniboine River in flood, looking south-east at the Eighth Street Bridge. Note the original east ramp to the bridge, as well as Christie School Supplies on the far (south) side of the railway tracks.
The view from near First Street, during May of 1922, when the Assiniboine River spilled over its banks. (Courtesy John Welsted Collection, S.J. McKee Archives)
The view from near First Street, during May of 1922, when the Assiniboine River spilled over its banks. (Courtesy John Welsted Collection, S.J. McKee Archives)
Looking north on First Street during May of 1922, when the Assiniboine River spilled over its banks. (Courtesy John Welsted Collection, S.J. McKee Archives)
Looking north on First Street during May of 1922, when the Assiniboine River spilled over its banks. (Courtesy John Welsted Collection, S.J. McKee Archives)
Looking west from 18th Street during May of 1922, when the Assiniboine River spilled over its banks. (Courtesy John Welsted Collection, S.J. McKee Archives)
Looking west from 18th Street during May of 1922, when the Assiniboine River spilled over its banks. (Courtesy John Welsted Collection, S.J. McKee Archives)

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