Monthly Archives: March 2013

1913 Flood Aftermath

Posted on March 28, 2013 by webteam

Experiencing the actual flood portion of the Great 1913 Flood was a terrible ordeal in and of itself—the lack of access to supplies, food, and fresh drinking water; the cut-off in communications; the lack of heat due to broken utility lines and … Continue reading →

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Neukom Flood Letters: Thursday, March 27, 1913

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Nellie Neukom to her sister Evelene in Pennsylvania: “March 27, 1913 “My dearest Evelene, “Edward wrote to you & sent a telegram yesterday. The letter had to be sent C.O.D. and was sent from the school house by the Relief committee. … Continue reading →

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Flood Diaries: Thursday, March 27, 1913

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

J. G. C. Schenck, Sr. “I managed to reach 5th & St. Clair Sts by following Railroad tracks from Detoit St. Boats were working up town Sts. from there. Fire destroyed & was still burning at 3 & Jefferson Sts. … Continue reading →

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