Water Main Bursts, Floods Streets of Chicago Sil. Print Trims 11-27-58
Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1048
Run Time
0h 6m 39s
0h 6m 39s
Format
16mm
16mm
Color
B&W
B&W
Sound
Silent
Silent
Date Produced
1958
1958
Abstract
Silent news outtakes capturing flooding on Chicago's northwest side on November 27, 1958. The flooding was caused by a burst water main pipe.
Silent news outtakes capturing flooding on Chicago's northwest side on November 27, 1958. The flooding was caused by a burst water main pipe.
Description
Footage of water gushing at the corner of N Cicero Ave and W Gunnison Street in Chicago's residential Jefferson Park neighborhood. Police direct traffic away from the flooded streets as pedestrians survey the damage. Trucks from the Water Distribution Division arrive on the scene as several feet of water flood the neighborhood.
Footage of water gushing at the corner of N Cicero Ave and W Gunnison Street in Chicago's residential Jefferson Park neighborhood. Police direct traffic away from the flooded streets as pedestrians survey the damage. Trucks from the Water Distribution Division arrive on the scene as several feet of water flood the neighborhood.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Genre
Form
Related Place
Chicago (represents)