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Street View

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Item No: pdch00246
Title: Street View
Media Type: Photographic Negatives
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Image taken by Philadelphia Evening Bulletin photographer Charles T. Higgins.  Notes on the negative's envelope read:  "N.D. [no date]"

This undated image shows Philadelphia police surrounding a large plume of water, rising from the street and flooding the area.  One can also see curious onlookers, watching from the street and the windows of the adjacent apartments.  No information is provided about the cause of this occurence, most likely a water main break. 


Creator Name: Higgins, Charles - Photographer