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Floods End, Sightseers Tour Wrecked Town
After days of flooding the river receded revealing wrecks as crowds viewed the destruction. The Great Western bridge required cement reinforcements to prevent collapse while gas and beverage plants reported losses and widespread water damage to buildings and stocks. Trains resumed on the S and M line though a Fountain washout delayed service.
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Great Western Bridge
Austin
South Bridge
Park Bridge
Lambert's
Maurek
Cottage Hotel
Lansing Avenue
Great Western