Tag Archives: East Davenport

Living Memory History: The 30th Anniversary of the Flood of ’93

Posted on July 7, 2023 by SCblogger

It was on July 9, 1993 that the Mississippi River crested at 22.63 feet at Lock and Dam 15. That broke the previous record set on April 28, 1965 of 22.48 feet. Most people who saw the 1993 flood thought … Continue reading →

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“The Patch”: An Early Irish Neighborhood

Posted on March 17, 2023 by SCblogger

In March, we see the glimmers of spring with new plant growth and holidays that allow us to reflect on the past as well as the future. Today is one such holiday that is as intertwined with American culture as … Continue reading →

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The Moaning Ghost of Esplanade Avenue

Posted on June 12, 2021 by SCblogger

It was early summer in 1891 when talk began about the screams and moans coming from the woods near Esplanade Avenue in East Davenport. Those screams and moans sounded like a woman in distress, but no woman was ever seen. … Continue reading →

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Racing the Fire: A Close Call for Davenport

Posted on July 20, 2009 by SCblogger

“The district where the destruction was complete and which this morning is an area of smoking heap of charred embers is about a third of a mile square and can best be seen from the grounds of St. Katherine’s Hall … Continue reading →

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