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Freak Snow Fall - Valparaiso, Indiana - Snow Scenes 12-9-60

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1651
Run Time
0h 3m 57s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Date Produced
December 9 1960
Abstract

Footage of Valparaiso, Indiana following a freak snowstorm in December 1960.

Description

This film documents a snowstorm in Valparaiso, Indiana. Footage includes shots of Lincolnway Avenue, Good & Billet’s Home and Auto Supply, Lowenstines’ Department Store, Falvey’s Store for Men and Boys, the Porter County Courthouse, the intersection of Washington Street and Institute Street, snow covered automobiles, various homes, and a playground.

The snowstorm covered central Porter county with a record 10 inches of snow, and the heaviest snow dropped within a five-mile radius of Valparaiso.

Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Subjects
Snow
Weather
Related Place
Indiana (represents)