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Bulkeley Bridge Kaleidoscope

March 2, 1904
The making of the bridge.

1906
Setting the last stone on the bridge.

October 1908
Temporary arch on the bridge entrance.

October 1908
Old toll board to the new bridge.

Between 1908-1920
The bridge and the Conn River.

1936
The bridge during 1936 flood.

1990
Still standing strong.

March 1936 Flood

Hartford from the south
Aerial view showing floodwaters.

Bushnell Park and State Capitol
Floodwaters from the Park River in the foreground engulf Bushnell Park.

Coast Guard
Coast guard boat giving emergency supplies on Buckeley Bridge.

Front Street
Furniture and overturned automobiles on the street.

Van Dyke Avenue
Colt Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company.

Hartford-ers
Man and women watching the flooded street.

The damage
Some damage that the flood caused.