Unique early newsreel footage of the 1913 Flood that devastated Dayton, Ohio.

This film was found in the attic of a family in northwestern Ohio. They donated it to an archive. It's public domain now. There are some typos in the text and some of the footage was recreated for the cameras, but much of the damage and destruction was photographed just hours after the flood water went down. Another fine example of how film history and movie preservation can touch mankind a hundred years later. The community used films like this to raise money to build dams and levies to prevent this kind of destruction again. And it's worked.

[@veronicaferguson8548]

Ive not seen most of this.Thank you for sharing.

[@EarthFairy100]

Very interesting piece of history. I've never seen or heard of this flood. I enjoy old films very much for the main content but also to just see the clothes, cars, and people.

[@shannonrusso3635]

I use to live on Jackson St. Crazy to see Dayton like this.

[@bellanox82]

Thank you for sharing this really interesting video about Dayton in the 1913 Flood. You said that it was donated to an archives. Do you know where (which archives)? Thanks!

[@whelptjr]

I am curious about this also

[@indy_go_blue6048]

For anyone interested in more information about the Great 1913 Flood, I highly recommend Geoff Williams' book, "Washed Away." It has little background about the weather event(s) that led to the severe storms, but it features hundreds of anecdotal stories about the experiences of those who lived through it. Many stories are heartbreaking even 100 years later, but there are also a lot of incredible survivor stories and even a few chuckles. It's available on amazon.com. (I have no affiliation with the writer, publisher or amazon.com; I just think it's a fantastic book.)

[@larry41onebay]

It is now available from the Library of Congress where I donated it. And sorry my camera work was so jittery for all those who are complaining. I shot it to just get a copy for my own use and never intending to share... but then I did. Thanks for the positive feedback from those who appreciate it.

[@6828Lu]

Fascinating! Thank you for this.

[@barbaragrilliot4425]

Thanks for sharing this Video! It is very interesting and should never be forgotten of all our Ancestors went through

[@finddeniro]

Heavy Rain..The canal system in Ohio Wrecked ..Washed out ..Defunded..
My Great uncle was awarded a Carnegie Hero Medal..Saved Several Lives.

[@discolemonade66]

This would be a nice addition to the flood exhibit at Caroline Park if it isn't there already.

[@MsBradylady]

I wonder in which community in NW Ohio this was found.

[@lovewhitalways2010]

interesting.

[@sheliarouch375]

Bad choice of music

[@indigenouszane]

I live near Dayton I actually went to a Museum about it