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POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915. Ice on the Potomac River after a flood. Photograph, c1915
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POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915. Ice on the Potomac River after a flood. Photograph, c1915
POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915.
Ice on the Potomac River after a flood. Photograph, c1915
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1915 Debris Flood Potomac River Riverbank Winter
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POTOMAC FLOOD, c1915 - A Frozen Reminder of Nature's Fury
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. This photograph from 1915 captures the aftermath of a devastating flood on the Potomac River. The icy landscape is a testament to the sheer power and unpredictability of nature. In this frozen tableau, we witness the remnants of destruction as chunks of debris cling to the riverbank. The image transports us back in time to early 20th-century America, where communities were often at the mercy of natural disasters. The house in the background stands stoically amidst this wintry scene, its exterior weathered by both time and tragedy. The ice-covered Potomac River dominates the foreground, reflecting an eerie stillness that belies its turbulent past. Each jagged shard serves as a reminder that even seemingly tranquil bodies of water can unleash their fury when pushed beyond their limits. Photographed by Granger in New York City during this period, it encapsulates not only a historical moment but also speaks to our collective human experience. It reminds us that despite our best efforts to tame and control nature, we are ultimately subject to its whims. As we gaze upon this hauntingly beautiful print from Granger Art on Demand, let us reflect on our own vulnerability and resilience in the face of adversity – for it is through these trials that true strength emerges.
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