Couple in Rochester, New York, 1918

Title

Couple in Rochester, New York, 1918

Description

In 1918, a flu outbreak in Rochester, New York killed nearly 1,000 people. Despite the devastation, people carried on. In this photograph, a couple shares an intimate moment through gauze masks.

Source

Albert R. Stone Negative Collection, Rochester Museum & Science Center

Citation

“Couple in Rochester, New York, 1918,” CDC Museum Digital Exhibits, accessed October 20, 2026, https://cdcmuseum.teachingatlanta.org/items/show/890.