The normally peaceful Naugatuck River overflowed it's banks in August of
1955. Fed by rain from two hurricanes, the river cut a path of destruction
from Torrington to the Housotonic River. This flood forever changed the
face of Naugatuck.
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Tri-fold mailer for "Flood of '55" pictures. The pictures were printed on one sheet, 12 pictures on each side. |
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Description of "Black Friday" All photos by Michael Rallis Sr., courtesy of Michael Rallis Jr. |
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Looking east from Church Street onto Maple Street. |
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Water sweeping over the Maple Street bridge. Picture taken from the train tracks looking east onto Maple Street. |
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National Guard on patrol. |
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Church Street and Park Place. |
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Church Street looking down Maple Street. Fire House is the 2nd building on the right. |
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South Water Street. Location of the infamous Parcel "C" and the new post office. |
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Maple Street (on right) and Water Street. |
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Present site of Valley Chevrolet on South Main Street. |
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Road damage on Church Street. |
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Water Street looking north to Maple Street. Duffy's is still located in the same spot. |
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