Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo documenting severe flooding in Ottumwa, Iowa, as waters from the Des Moines River rose to the eaves of homes in the southern part of the city. The original detached caption notes that the houses were left uninhabitable for some time following the flood. A striking image illustrating the widespread destruction caused by one of Iowa's major postwar flood events. The photo is mounted on black archival paper with the original detached news caption and measures approximately 8¼ x 7½ inches overall. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Please see photos.
