1913 Loveland Flood

 

   This page of real photo postcards show the damage the 1913 flood did to the community of Loveland. If anyone can identify any of these cards as to the exact location please let me know.

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         R. R. bridge over Little Miami                                                     Railroad station                                         Railroad Crossing

   The first card above shows the passenger train that was stuck on the B & O Bridge. Water rose up inside the cab while the crew of 6 men spent the night on the engine. The water went nearly to the eaves of the B & O depot seen in the 4th card. I am guessing that the 5th card above is what caused the damage seen.

 

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Taylor Street  

 

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                                                                                              Jackson St. looking west

 

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Little Miami River                                                                                                                                                                     Bandstand      

 

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Jackson St. looking west                                                                                                                                                                                              
4 hours before the flood                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

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Stokes Grocery-total loss                2nd  Street                                                                     Near the Town Hall                                                  
water was 6" from ceiling                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Loveland 1913 Flood-Back Street.jpg (166305 bytes)

   Written on the back of this card is "Back Street" Where the log is laying was a solid row of houses. All were swept away.