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Dated 4/9/1913. How the Great Flood of 1913 devastated Indiana. The rain that began on Easter Sunday in 1913 triggered one of the worst floods in Indiana history. Before hundreds had realized the situation, the last walls of defense were broken through, and 4 to 10 feet of muddy water swept over 4 square miles within and near the city. At the time, there was no Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross wasn't set up for such an emergency. Indianapolis Mayor Samuel L. Shank created the General Relief Committee for Flood Sufferers. The stations were opened in available buildings and distributed donated clothing, food and supplies. More than 180 bridges across Indiana were destroyed and railroad travel, the primary source of transportation at the time, was impossible. Food supplies quickly dwindled, resulting in near famine in some areas. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

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February 28, 2022 6:00 PM EST
Canandaigua, NY, US

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