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
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Man in boat on high water
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1936 Flood, 3rd and Market Streets
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Street scene showing high water
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1936 flood, New Cumberland Box Co.
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High water in front of the Box Company building
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1936 Flood, Susquehanna Woolen Mill
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High water at the Susquehanna Woolen mill on Railroad Street
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Tydol Gasoline
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High water at Tydol Gasoline building
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Bridge Street during 1936 flood
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Men in boat on Bridge St
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Yellow Breeches Creek bridge
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Flooding of Yellow Breeches Creek
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3rd and Market Streets
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Street scene showing high water
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Bridge Street during 1936 flood
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Men in boats on Bridge Street
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1936 flood
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Street scene showing high water
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Buttorff & Kline building
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302 Bridge Street
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1st Street
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Caption on reverse: "Midget card factory." Located at 1st Street and Maple Avenue
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Bridge Street during 1936 flood
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Street scene showing high water
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Market Street during 1936 flood
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Street scene showing high water
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Gulf gas station during 1936 flood
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High water at Gulf petrol station
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