SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA-1969: A flooded river overflows its banks, submerging a riverside building and threatening the embankment. Workers in period clothing reinforce the shore with sandbags and tarps, while a bridge looms in the background. Shot on 8mm film, this archival footage captures the raw tension of a natural disaster with authentic grain and color, offering a poignant look at community resilience during a historic flood.
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