1913 HAMILTON OHIO FLOOD GREAT MIAMI RIVER N Third from Market HAENLEIN BROS

Description: Hamilton is a city in and the county seat of Butler County, Ohio. Located 20 miles north of Cincinnati, Hamilton is the second-largest city in the Greater Cincinnati area and the tenth-largest city in Ohio. Hamilton originated as Fort Hamilton, constructed in 1791. A settlement grew up around the fort and was platted as Fairfield in 1794. By 1800, Hamilton was becoming an agricultural and regional trading town. A government was seated, and the town named Hamilton by 1803. Geographic and geological evidence shows that floods have occurred throughout the valley since prehistoric times. In March 1913, the greatest flood occurred. Heavy rain fell over the entire watershed and the ground was frozen. This resulted in a high rate of run-off from the rain, an estimated 90% flowed directly into the streams, creeks, and rivers. In Hamilton, the flood waters rose with unexpected and frightening suddenness, reaching over three to eight feet in depth in downtown, and up to eighteen feet in the North End, along Fifth Street and through South Hamilton Crossing. In great Miami River Valley, 360 persons died, 200 from Hamilton. Damage was calculated at $100 million. Nearly one third of the population was left homeless and displaced. Following the 1913 flood, the towns of the valley worked together to prevent future flooding. A valley-long channel, levees and storage basins to temporarily retain excessive rains. This is a card, published by the “Haenlein Bros, Columbus”, captures the historic flood. The captain reads, “N. Third from Market, Hamilton O. Flood 3/26/13”. It is in excellent condition with very minor wear on the corners and a clean, clear image and reverse. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart Fair - Piece is intact, excess soil, staining and creasesGood - Corners may be noticeably rounded with slight bends or creases.Very Good - Corners may be blunted or rounded. Excellent - Like near mint in appearance but may have been used postally. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME..... Thanks for your interest

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