New Cumberland Public Library - New Cumberland Flood of 1936

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Photographs of New Cumberland during the Flood of 1936 which occurred March 18-20, 1936 when warmer weather caused the winter's heavy accumulation of snow and ice to melt. Situated along the banks of the Susquehanna River and bordered by the Yellow Breeches Creek, New Cumberland experienced extensive flooding from the east and the south.

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1936 Flood, 3rd Street

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Snyder's Drug Store in high water

1936 Flood, 3rd Street

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Street scene showing high water

1936 Flood, 4th Street

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Street scene. Gardner's Garage visible on left (117 4th St)

1936 Flood, 4th Street

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Captioned on reverse: "Steffee Blacksmith shop on right, old Yinger store on left"

1936 Flood, 4th Street

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Street scene showing high water

1936 Flood, 4th Street

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Street scene showing high water

1936 Flood, 5th Street

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View of 5th Street looking toward the river

1936 Flood, 5th Street

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Street scene showing high water

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Captioned on reverse: "Showing damage done to house and yard on Bridge St. 3/22/36"

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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View along 3rd Street

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Boat landing and spectators at "Coover Home"

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Rescue base between 2nd and 3rd Streets, looking toward Yellow Breeches Creek

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Street scene showing high water

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Bridge Street from iron bridge. Buttorff and Kline building on right

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Street scene with spectators

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Captioned on reverse: "Showing flood peak on Bridge St 3/19/36"

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Captioned on reverse: "Showing rear of houses on west side of Bridge St"

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Two men view flood waters on Bridge Street below 2nd Street

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Captioned on reverse: "High-water mark on Bridge street during ice-breakup. 3/12/36"

1936 Flood, Bridge Street

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Street scene showing high water

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