Union River flood, Ellsworth, 1923

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Union River flood, Ellsworth, 1923

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On May 3, 1923, Brimmer Bridge Reservoir Dam gave way, sending a wall of water down the Union River into the city of Ellsworth.

The structure had just been completed the week before by the Bangor Railway & Electric Company at a cost of $250,000.

This scene shows a building, advertising the Ellsworth Steam Laundry, being swept off of its foundation.

Damage to Ellsworth was estimated to be $300,000.

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About This Item

  • Title: Union River flood, Ellsworth, 1923
  • Creation Date: 1923-05-03
  • Subject Date: 1923-05-03
  • Location: Ellsworth , Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.6418
  • Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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