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| Flash Flood, 13x61', acrylic, June 1998, Twentynine Palms, CA. | |||||||||
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This mural commemorates the flash floods that used to plague this
desert community. Originating during desert thunderstorms in the
mountains above Twentynine Palms, flash floods would race down
canyons onto the highway and through the downtown area, flooding
businesses and residences. The flood control channel, completed in 1969 and running adjacent to the mural, now carries rainwater away from the town and prevents the dramatic flood scenes that are now just memories. The mural is a collage of images painted from historical photos and present day scenes. |
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