Norwood Flood Photos-August 25, 1955

SEEK BURIED CADILLAC—Receiving a call to tow a flooded Cadillac from the waters at the intersection of Washington street and Upland road, Sansone Moors mechanic dives fruitlessly In an attempt to secure a tow rope on the vehicle. The men did, however, succeed In dragging a Dodoe which had become flooded out of the miniature lake. (Frank Donahue photo).

COTTAGE STREET GEYSER—The heavy flow of rainwater from Christian Hill flowing down Cottage street, caused this geyser from a mahhole In front of Sam’s. (McLean Photo)

WHERE IS IT?—A garage service man from Sansone Motors swims out with tow rope looking for a vehicle which was completely submerged by flood waters at the corner of Washington street and Upland road, Norwood. (Frank Donahue photo).

INUNDATED PLAYGROUND—The Balch School playground fakes on the effect of a small lake as waters from the Hawes Brook and Neponset River spilled their, banks. In that locale. The height of flood waters rose to nearly six feet at time of picture. (Frank Donahue photo).

EARLE STREET FLOOD—The water from Upland road that cascaded down under the first High Bridge made Its way through The fields to Earle street and then into the Ellis Gardens development. Damage to homos lwas extensive. (McLean Photo)

LOCAL, GEYSER—Shown above Is a manhole gushing flood waters on Washington Street, Norwood, as the torrential rains and floods caused drains to fill to capacity and over flew. (Frank Donahue photo)

ROUTE 1 CAVE-IN—As flooding waters from the Traphole Brook overflowed Route 1 near Union street, Norwood, it washed away the underpinning of the State highway causing it to collapse Friday evening. The cave-In caused traffic to be re-routed through East Walpole center until late Saturday. (Frank Donahue photo)