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TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. Houses half submerged by flood waters in Memphis, Tennessee
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TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937. Houses half submerged by flood waters in Memphis, Tennessee
TENNESSEE: FLOOD, 1937.
Houses half submerged by flood waters in Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Edwin Locke, February 1937
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Media ID 13217153
1937 Edwin February Flood Home Locke Memphis Rural Telegraph Pole Tennessee Southeast Unidentified
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This print captures the devastating floods that struck Memphis, Tennessee in 1937. The image showcases a street in North Memphis, where houses stand half-submerged by the relentless floodwaters. Taken by photographer Edwin Locke in February of that year, this photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the destructive power of nature. The scene is filled with poignant details: a man stands on the porch of one house, surveying the submerged street before him. Telegraph poles rise out of the water like silent sentinels, their wires disappearing into the depths below. The homes themselves appear both vulnerable and resilient; their lower halves swallowed by murky waters while their upper levels remain intact. Locke's composition skillfully conveys both despair and hope amidst this natural disaster. The flooded streets reflect an eerie stillness, yet there is also evidence of life persevering – signs that people once called these now-waterlogged houses home. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to a time when Mother Nature unleashed her fury upon this southern city. It serves as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity and reminds us to cherish our communities and protect them from such catastrophic events.
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