1997 Flood Photo Album

Downtown Grand Forks

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On April 19, 1997, the downtown fire started on the Security Building. The fire destroyed or damaged 11 buildings in 3 blocks.

The photos on this page were taken by University of North Dakota photographers during the flood. The complete set of UND flood photos is available on their flood photo page.


The Security Building on fire, April 19, 1997.

Photo: David Winslow (UND)

The ruins of the Security Building, still smoldering after the fire.

Photo: Toby Baker (UND)

Federal Building and North Third Street fire area.

Photo: Toby Baker (UND)

The Security Building on fire, April 19, 1997.

Photo: David Winslow (UND)

North Third Street after the fire.

Photo: Richard Larson (UND)

North Fourth Street after fire

Photo: Richard Larson (UND)

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