Flood of 1913
The flood of March 1913 was the highest ever recorded for the Parkersburg area.
Historic Images
Looking south on Market Street
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Market Street
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Market Street
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Market Street
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Juliana Street
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Seventh and Juliana streets
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Seventh and Juliana streets
The old Community Bank is in the center of the photo.
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7 1/2 Street
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Downtown
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Avery Street
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Downtown
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Between 7th and 7 1/2 streets
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12th Street and Murdoch Avenue
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12th Street
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12th Street
A local curiosity-- the "upside down" house.
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Murdoch Ave. north of Pottery Junction
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Murdoch Avenue at 20th Street
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