Daily Archives: March 28, 2013

Neukom Flood Letters: Friday, March 28, 1913

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Edward Neukom to his brother- and sister-in-law Tom and Evelene in Pennsylvania: “March 28, 1913, 5 A.M. “Dear Evelene, Tom and the rest. “The worst of the flood is over and also of the fires. The 5 days Thunderstorm wound up … Continue reading →

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Flood Diaries: Friday, March 28, 1913

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Margaret Smell “Friday our little party returned to the second story of the Curtis home where we remained until Saturday morning when we were rescued to warmth and safety by Mr. Guinn, and Oh! what a haven of rest. To … Continue reading →

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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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