The Great Dayton Flood of 1913

The Great Dayton Flood of 1913 - Original Silver Gelatin 8x10 Photograph

The Great Dayton Flood of 1913 resulted from flooding by the Great Miami River reaching Dayton, Ohio, and the surrounding area, causing the greatest natural disaster in Ohio history. In response, the General Assembly passed the Vonderheide Act to enable the formation of conservancy districts. The Miami Conservancy District, which included Dayton and the surrounding area, became one of the first major floodcontrol districts in Ohio and the United States.

Photograph includes original pencil caption on verso.

Silver gelatin photograph measures approximately 8 x 10 inches. Fair vintage condition with some light expected signs of age.