Mississippi Flood of 1951

Dike closed from April 26 - May 26

 

Pete and Bob - Victory Park - Keokuk in April	Bench in flooded Victory Park, Keokuk
Water upon curve of dike in May	Same scene with dike far out of water later in summer
"This Walk Courtesy of Hamilton Business Men".  Trestle over slough.	Bob walking trestle in May
Covered Bridge with road blocked off. - May	West end of Dike blocked
Looking from Dadant Factory to Covered Bridge	From Covered Bridge towards Factory
Dam, from Lower Lot	Dam, showing water almost up to the Sewage Treatment Plant seen in the foreground

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