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 § 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the California History and Genealogy Room, Fresno County Public Library, 2420 Mariposa St., Fresno, CA 93721-2285; (559) 488-3195, press #3, then #5.
Description
On 16 February 1884, flood waters covered every street in Fresno. This photo depicts the situation on the corner of H and Tulare streets as seen from the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot. The Fresno Hotel is seen on the northwest corner of Tulare and H streets. In the distance is probably the Dexter Stables on the southwest corner of I and Kern streets. Floods threatened to wipe out Fresno every winter owing to its geographical location between four creeks.
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