Description: Photograph of men pulling the body of Harry Vaske, Works Progress Adminstration (WPA) worker, to shore. Photo title reads: "Dies in Flood Rescue Attempt." The caption reads: "Sacrificing his life in flood rescue work, Harry Vaske, WPA worker was the first drowning victim in the deluge that took heavy toll in Cincinnati. Fellow workers are shown as they brought Vaske's body to shore, after the boat in which he been transporting refugees had capsized in the turbulent Ohio River. The photo is from the "Portsmouth, Ohio, flood of 1937", SC 381. This collection contains 37 photographic black and white prints, 21 x 26cm or smaller; and 4 postcards in black in white, 9 x 14 cm. Photographs document the flood damage in Portsmouth, including sandbagging, floodwall construction, and WPA rescue efforts. In 1937, southern Ohio faced one of the worst floods in its history, known today as the "Great Flood of 1937." The Ohio River flood of 1937 took place in late January and February. In Cincinnati, the flood was particularly difficult for the city, where flood levels reached its crest of 79.99 feet on Tuesday, January 26, 1937. Communities along the Ohio River in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois also faced serious problems. Many people lost their homes as a result of the flood. The Ohio River Flood of 1937 caused more than twenty million dollars in damages. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: sc381_38_01
Subjects: Floods--Ohio River; Portsmouth (Ohio)--Flood, 1937
Places: Portsmouth (Ohio); Scioto County (Ohio)
 

Description: A postcard of the new post office in Portsmouth underwater. The photo is from the "Portsmouth, Ohio, flood of 1937", SC 381. This collection contains 37 photographic black and white prints, 21 x 26cm or smaller; and 4 postcards in black in white, 9 x 14 cm. Photographs document the flood damage in Portsmouth, including sandbagging, floodwall construction, and WPA rescue efforts. In 1937, southern Ohio faced one of the worst floods in its history, known today as the "Great Flood of 1937." The Ohio River flood of 1937 took place in late January and February. In Cincinnati, the flood was particularly difficult for the city, where flood levels reached its crest of 79.99 feet on Tuesday, January 26, 1937. Communities along the Ohio River in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois also faced serious problems. Many people lost their homes as a result of the flood. The Ohio River Flood of 1937 caused more than twenty million dollars in damages. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: sc381_902
Subjects: Floods--Ohio River; Portsmouth (Ohio)--Flood, 1937
Places: Portsmouth (Ohio); Scioto County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Newsboy at 4th and Walnut (VINE) St. Cincinnati, Ohio. 1937." This photograph shows a man selling The Cincinnati Post newspaper with a headline that reads: "Report Many Die In Kentucky Flood." On the sidewalk next to him is a wooden box that says Werks Soap TAG Save the TAGS, which is full of newspapers, above which is a poster which reads "$1000 Cash in Awards In The Post news 'Slanguage' Contest. See details in The Post. Behind him is the northeast corner of Vine Street and West Fourth Street with signs for Louis Hummel, American Express, and Steamship Tickets, as well as a View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B04F03_04_01
Subjects: Newspaper vendors--Ohio--Cincinnati; Newsboys--United States; Cincinnati (Ohio)--History; Floods--Ohio--Cincinnati; Floods--Ohio--Ohio River
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph showing North 4th Street and the Masonic Temple in Zanesville, Ohio, following the flood of 1913. Also seen in the photograph are the Bailey Drug Company, Bell's Restaurant, Herron Drugs, and the Fergus Electric Company. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and the water levels rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were overtopped and many towns suffered disastrous flooding. When the flood waters receded, tons of mud and debris covered the streets, homes, businesses and factories of towns like Zanesville, where the Muskingum River had crested 27 feet above flood stage and water was 20 feet deep at several downtown intersections. The death toll for the disaster stood at 361, and property damages were well over $100,000,000 and 65,000 were forced to temporarily leave their homes. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P28_B05_F05_1
Subjects: Climate and Weather; Floods--Ohio; Natural disasters; Zanesville (Ohio)
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing the new B&O Bridge in Zanesville, Ohio, following the flood of 1913. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and the water levels rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were overtopped and many towns suffered disastrous flooding. When the flood waters receded, tons of mud and debris covered the streets, homes, businesses and factories of towns like Zanesville, where the Muskingum River had crested 27 feet above flood stage and water was 20 feet deep at several downtown intersections. The death toll for the disaster stood at 361, and property damages were well over $100,000,000 and 65,000 were forced to temporarily leave their homes. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P28_B05_F05_2
Subjects: Climate and Weather; Floods--Ohio; Natural disasters; Zanesville (Ohio); Bridges; Railroads--Ohio;
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing 5th Street in Zanesville, Ohio, following the flood of 1913. Also visible in the photograph are Watts & Son Jewelers, Hills Bros. Dentists, and the Zanesville branch of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, among other shops and offices. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and the water levels rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were overtopped and many towns suffered disastrous flooding. When the flood waters receded, tons of mud and debris covered the streets, homes, businesses and factories of towns like Zanesville, where the Muskingum River had crested 27 feet above flood stage and water was 20 feet deep at several downtown intersections. The death toll for the disaster stood at 361, and property damages were well over $100,000,000 and 65,000 were forced to temporarily leave their homes. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P28_B05_F05_3
Subjects: Climate and Weather; Floods--Ohio; Natural disasters; Zanesville (Ohio)
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing damaged homes in Columbus, Ohio, during the 1913 Flood. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and water levels all over Ohio rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were overtopped and many towns, including Columbus, suffered disastrous flooding. The statewide extent of death and destruction in the Flood of 1913 exceeds all other weather events in Ohio history, justifying the title of “Ohio’s greatest weather disaster.” Rainfall over the state totaled 6-11 inches and no section was unaffected. The death toll was 467 and more than 40,000 homes were flooded. Approximately 100 died in Columbus when the Scioto River reached record levels and poured 9 to 17 feet deep through neighborhoods. Many Columbus residents escaped to the safety of rooftops and trees. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P339_B05F02_06_01
Subjects: Floods--Ohio--Columbus; Climate and Weather; Natural disasters; Scioto River (Ohio)
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph showing the homes on Linden Ave. in Zanesville, Ohio, following the flood of 1913. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and the water levels rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were over-topped and many towns suffered disastrous flooding. When the flood waters receded, tons of mud and debris covered the streets, homes, businesses and factories of towns like Zanesville, where the Muskingum River had crested 27 feet above flood stage and water was 20 feet deep at several downtown intersections. The death toll for the disaster stood at 361, and property damages were well over $100,000,000 and 65,000 were forced to temporarily leave their homes. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P28_B05_F06_1
Subjects: Climate and Weather; Floods--Ohio; Natural disasters; Zanesville (Ohio)
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph showing floodwaters covering homes in Zanesville, Ohio, following the flood of 1913. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and the water levels rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were over-topped and many towns suffered disastrous flooding. When the flood waters receded, tons of mud and debris covered the streets, homes, businesses and factories of towns like Zanesville, where the Muskingum River had crested 27 feet above flood stage and water was 20 feet deep at several downtown intersections. The death toll for the disaster stood at 361, and property damages were well over $100,000,000 and 65,000 were forced to temporarily leave their homes. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P28_B05_F06_2
Subjects: Climate and Weather; Floods--Ohio; Natural disasters; Zanesville (Ohio)
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of the flood waters on Third Street in Uhrichsville, Ohio during the 1913 flood. This photograph was taken on march 26, 1913. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B14F01_008_001
Subjects: Uhrichsville (Ohio); Tuscarawas County (Ohio); Floods
Places: Uhrichsville (Ohio); Tuscarawas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing the A.E. Starr Company in Zanesville, Ohio, following the flood of 1913. In late March 1913, an unusually heavy rainstorm moved into Ohio. It rained steadily for five days and the water levels rose rapidly. By the third day of the downpour, levees were overtopped and many towns suffered disastrous flooding. When the flood waters receded, tons of mud and debris covered the streets, homes, businesses and factories of towns like Zanesville, where the Muskingum River had crested 27 feet above flood stage and water was 20 feet deep at several downtown intersections. The death toll for the disaster stood at 361, and property damages were well over $100,000,000 and 65,000 were forced to temporarily leave their homes. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P28_B05_F06_3
Subjects: Climate and Weather; Floods--Ohio; Natural disasters; Zanesville (Ohio)
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: Original description reads: "Cincinnati Ohio, the flood in 1884." On front of photograph: "Grand Central R.R. Depot. The Great Flood of 1884. Rombach & Groene, Photos. 401 W. Third Street, Cincinnati, O. The stage of water February 14th. 71 feet 1/4 inch." Heavy snows in December 1883 and January 1884, followed by warm weather and heavy rain in early February 1884 caused the Ohio River to rise to a record-high 71.1 feet at Cincinnati. Thousands of homes and businesses were covered by water and ten people died as a result of the flood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F12_015_001
Subjects: Floods--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)