December 28, 1959 Flood & Fire — Mishicot, Wisconsin


This 8mm film was shot by Dave Brouchoud. It details flooding on Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin on December 28, 1959, and the deadly explosion and fire that broke out at the home of George W. Schmidt as a result of the high water. Read more about the flood and fire here.

Tags: 1959, dave brouchoud, fire, flood, george schmidt, main street, holst home, video


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