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In August 1955 flooding caused by Hurricane Diane devastated the Scranton area. This collection contains rare photos, video interviews with witnesses, TV footage, and other items pertaining to the disaster.

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Audio interview with Michael Magnotta about his memories of Hurricane Diane.		Video interview with Janet Henry about her memories of Hurricane Diane.

That was then.		The Myrtle St. pedestrian bridge over the Lackawanna Railroad.

Capacities of two important bridges in city are scheduled to be changed.		Former neighbors gather to remember 40 year old flood.