• On This Day in Pittsburgh History: March 17, 1936
Regional flood controls fail as Downtown is inundated with water, in what will become known as the infamous St. Patrick’s Day flood, claiming at least 150 lives. Floodwaters reached a crest of 46.4 feet, highest in the city’s history.
Evening dress by Boué Soeurs, 1920-25 / Court Presentation Ensemble by Boué Soeurs, 1928
(Source: misswallflower, via wild-cosmia)
