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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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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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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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