Title:
1955 Flood of Kaweah River, Visalia, Calif.
Description:
The downtown district of Visalia, CA, was severely flooded when the Kaweah River, coming out of Sequoia National Park, overflowed
its bank December 22, 1955. One of the river's overflow channel was Mill Creek, which flowed under the downtown area via
acqueduct. This photo looks west on Acequia Street toward the old fire department tower on the left, now the site of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Publisher:
Tulare County Library
Date:
Dec. 22, 1955
Type:
image
Identifier:
tcv0023
VF - Flood Scrapbook - 24.3
Relation:
Tulare County Library
Rights:
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the Fair Use clause of the U.S. Copyright
Law (Title 17 section 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Tulare County Library,
200 W. Oak Ave., Visalia, CA 93291; Phn: 559-713-2700; Fax: 559-737-4586.