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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Odd Fellows Hall, 1936 Flood
Odd Fellows Hall, 1936 Flood
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Captioned on reverse: "Refugees on steps of Odd Fellows Hall. Bridge St. 3/19/36"
Snyder Drug Store
Snyder Drug Store
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Flood waters from the Susquehanna River flow into Snyder's Pharmacy during the March 1936 flood.
Train in Flood Waters
Train in Flood Waters
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Photograph of a boat approaching the train tracks on the eastern edge of town. Captioned on back: "In boat closer to train or R.R. Bridge 3/19-21/1936"
Tydol Gas Station
Tydol Gas Station
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High water at Tydol Gas Station, 1936 Flood
Walnut Street Bridge during 1936 Flood
Walnut Street Bridge during 1936 Flood
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view of flood from Washington Heights
Wormleysburg in 1936 Flood
Wormleysburg in 1936 Flood
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Captioned on reverse: "South end of Wormleysburg and River Island. 3/19/36"
Yellow Breeches bridge
Yellow Breeches bridge
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High water on the Yellow Breeches Creek bridge during the 1936 flood
Yellow Breeches Creek
Yellow Breeches Creek
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Yellow Breeches Creek bridge visible in background
York Road
York Road
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Flood waters on York Road in Fairview Township, York County