1927 Flood in Vermont
Selected Images from the VHS Library
The flood of November 1927 was a seminal event in the history of the state. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of this cataclysmic event, the VHS's Leahy Library has mounted a small exhibit of photographs and documents. This gallery contains a selection of items from that exhibit. .
Winooski, 1927 flood
Winooski, 1927 flood
South Bank of Winooski River
Bolton Ferry, Vermont, 1927 flood
South Bank of Winooski River
Bolton Ferry, Vermont, 1927 flood
From the roof of the Leahy house
State Street, Montpelier
From the roof of the Leahy house
State Street, Montpelier
From the roof of the Leahy house
State Street, Montpelier
From the roof of the Leahy house
State Street, Montpelier
Webster Avenue, Barre
Car of Lt. Gov. Hollister Jackson
Nelson Street, Barre
Rutland, 1927 flood
Rutland, 1927 flood
Enosburg, 1927 flood
Gaysville, 1927 flood
Court House at corner of Elm Street
State Street, Montpelier, 1927 flood
Supreme Court and Pavilion Hotel
State Street, Montpelier, 1927 flood
Ruined houses, Meadow neighborhood
Elm Streeet, Montpelier, 1927 flood
Leahy home and print shop
State Street, Montpelier, 1927 flood
Day after the flood
Proctor, 1927 flood
Main Street
Barre, 1927 flood
Former Vice President Herbert Hoover (center)
Flood inspection party, Essex Junction, 1927 flood
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