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Capturing History

Joseph Frederick Spalding: Photographer—Tourist—Visionary

Fernie and District Historical Society, British Columbia, Canada.

Gallery - Fires and Floods

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Title:

The 1916 Spring Flood - Elk River. Trying to save the Elk River Bridge over which is carried the water supply for Fernie, BC

Date:

June, 1916

Location:

Fernie, BC

Archive No.:

#1734

Description:

This photo is taken from an interesting vantage point as Spalding captures the powerful force of the river while the townspeople look on.