Tag Archives: Great Dayton Flood

Miami Conservancy District

Posted on April 14, 2013 by webteam

The greatest legacy to come from the 1913 Flood was the funding and creation of a flood protection system that has, since 1922, protected the Miami Valley from suffering such a horrific disaster again: the Miami Conservancy District. Designed by a young engineer … Continue reading →

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Neukom Flood Letters: Saturday, April 12, 1913

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Lisa Rickey

Nellie Neukom to her husband Edward, away on business, and family in Pennsylvania: “April 12, 1913, 10 A.M. “My dearest Edward Mamma Tacy Evelene and all who belong to you all… Harriet gets ice—meat—(and things we can’t buy in the … Continue reading →

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Remembering the 1913 Flood

Posted on April 11, 2013 by webteam

Over the past 100 years, the 1913 Flood has long been remembered—both in general and on special milestone anniversaries. Shortly after the event, a rallying cry of “Remember the promises made in the attic” prompted residents to recall the horrible … Continue reading →

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