ABOVE: The Animas River Bridge on 14th Street in June 1921 after being washed out in high water, with Donald Clifford on the bank. BELOW: The Animas River bridge at Howardsville, washed out by 1921 spring high water. Taken looking easterly from the west bank. One of the structures in the rear may be the old cabin of George Howard. San Juan County Historical Society photos
Way Back!
Way Back!
From the June 18, 1921 edition of the Silverton Standard: HIGH WATER IN SAN JUAN COUNTY.
The past week has been one of great stress locally on account of the exceeding high waters. All of the streams in the county have been to higher than average mark and much damage has resulted.
The Silverton Northern Railroad has lost several stretches of ...
