Title
Austin Dam Disaster, RR Bridge, Costello
Caption
Austin Dam Disaster, RR Bridge, Costello. In September 1911, the failure of the Austin Dam in Potter County, Pennsylvania was a heart-breaking, life-changing disaster. News of the failed dam was published in newspapers as far away as New York City and California. The failure of the concrete dam in Austin was the second most devastating dam failure in Pennsylvania history, following the horrific flood of 1889 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A02_349
License type
Rights managed
Available size
82,4Mb (8,6Mb) / 22,0in x 14,6in / 6600 x 4365 (300dpi)