Smith's Mill

Description

Front: A lumber mill flooded around by an overflow of the Saint John River Basin. "Upper and Middle Saint John River Basin: In the Saint John River Basin, small dams were lost on the Oromocto, Meduxnekeag, Allagash and Kennebecasis rivers. Bridges, mills and logs were lost all along the Saint John River and its tributaries. ... Bridges were lost in the Meduxnekeag River basin: one on the North Branch, one on the South Branch and a third at Woodstock. At Woodstock, a portion of the power dam went out and all buildings along the river bank were more or less damaged. The Electric Light and Power plant floated away and was found on Sugar Island above Fredericton. The Imperial Packing Company's plant was found on the shore at Douglas. Bull's Island was under water. The race track was submerged and the exhibition buildings were in danger of being carried away. At Grafton, opposite Woodstock on the Saint John River, the main road was inundated and several buildings were partially submerged." Source: https://www.elgegl.gnb.ca/0001/en/Flood/Details/76 Back: