Daily Archives: March 26, 2013

Neukom Flood Letters: Wednesday, March 26, 1913

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Edward Neukom to his brother- and sister-in-law Tom and Evelene in Pennsylvania: “March 24-25-26, 1913 “Dear Evelene, Tom and all the rest. “Dayton is devastated by Flood and numerous fires, but Nellie, Everett and I are safe. We are isolated from … Continue reading →






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Flood Diaries: Wednesday, March 26, 1913

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Margaret Smell “Oh! what a sad, sad sight met our eyes on Wednesday morning [March 26] when daylight appeared with the mad water almost touching the floor of the second story of the house we were lodged in, with all … Continue reading →






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