Writing on back states "Side view of Silverton Branch R.R. Bridge water had fallen several feet when this was taken", photo on the front is of bridge with high water running against it
Photo of Animas River flooding over the banks, on back "Real photo 1910" is written in pencil, but the peak of the flood was in October of 1911. Animas City was the region (that has been part of the City of Durango since 1948/49) north of Junction Street to 37th Street.
Photo of river overflowing its banks against a factory building on the left. A small shack is caught in the river on the right side, Perins Peak is in the background.
Writing on front states," D&RG Bridge across the Animas R. after first section being washed away" [writing on back] addressed to Miss M.L. Pulering of Otter Pond, Kentucky two postmarks and a one cent stamp. Flood of 1911
Black and white photograph of the Animas River and the broken down D. & R.G. R.R. Bridge. Writing on front states, "The section of the D.& R.G. R.R. Bridge that was washed away by the Animas River. Flood of 1911."