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	North Meridian Street Bridge Washed Away by Flood Title North Meridian Street Bridge Washed Away by Flood Item ID P0391_BOX15_STREET_SCENES_FLOOD_OF_1913_08 Description George Kessler's long range landscape plan for Indianapolis called for the creation of 12 parks connected by parkways and boulevards, many along Fall Creek, White River, Brookside, and Pleasant Run. There were to be graceful bridges, paths, statuary, gardens, and fountains along the roads and throughout the parks. When the 1913 flood destroyed bridges on Capitol Avenue and Meridian Street over Fall Creek they were rebuilt following Kessler's design. Subject Floods Natural disasters Bridges Creator B. B. Montgomery Date/Postmark 1913 Time Period 1910s (1910-1919) State Indiana County Marion City/Town Indianapolis Message on Postcard No Format of Original Real photo prostcard Color or B&W B&W Digital Format JP2000 Resolution 600 ppi Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Collection Name Jay Small Postcard Collection Collection Number P0391 Destination IN Journey Destination Indiana - City Beautiful Movement in Indiana Journey
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