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Floods of 1916: The February flood of water and ice
One hundred years ago, the Quad City region went through a double flood year. Not something they felt like celebrating, we feel sure. To make things a little more unpleasant; the first flood occurred from about January 30 through February 7, 1916. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1916 Flood, Bettendorf Company, Dynamite, Fishertown, Floods, Ice Jams, Mayor Alfred C. Mueller, Shantytown, United States Engineering Office
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