Zanesville during the flood of 1913 photograph   Save
Ohio History Connection Archives/Library
Description: The Citizens' Relief Association of Zanesville, Ohio appointed Thomas Lewis to write this account of the disastrous flood of 1913. Proceeds from the sale of the book were used to award valor medals to the "brave men who risked their lives to save others" during the flood. The book includes the story of the Licking River flooding the city of Zanesville and the aftermath. It details fires that erupted in the town, as well as efforts to feed the displaced and clean up after the flood. It is 94 pages long and measures 6.25" x 9" (15.88 x 22.86 cm). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om2894_3085273_001
Subjects: Natural disasters; Geography and Natural Resources; Climate and Weather; Floods
Places: Zanesville (Ohio); Muskingum County (Ohio)