This remarkable Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) captures a significant historical event: the devastating flood on Tiber Way in Marietta, Georgia, during January 1927. The sepia-toned image vividly portrays the main street submerged under high waters, with commercial buildings partially inundated. Prominent businesses like "WELLS RESTAURANT" and "GRANT'S SPORTING GOODS" are visible, their signs peeking above the flood line, highlighting the community's struggle against the rising waters. The detailed photographic quality typical of RPPCs offers a stark and authentic glimpse into the past, making this a compelling piece for collectors of historical photography and local history.

The postcard's reverse features a handwritten message addressed to "Dear Mother" detailing daily life and directly referencing the flood's impact, stating, "The water will be great high this spring yet as this flood left the ice and they say it will come quick got the ice." This personal account adds a poignant human element to the depicted disaster, offering a unique firsthand perspective on the severity of the 1927 Marietta flood. The card provides valuable insight into early 20th-century life and natural disasters, making it an invaluable collectible for enthusiasts of Georgia history, flood events, and vintage postcards.