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The 1913 Deluge That Destroyed Ohio’s Canal
In March 1913, Ohio faced a storm like no other. For four days, rain poured non-stop, dumping up to 11 inches across the state.
Water soon broke free from the Akron locks and tore through the Ohio & Erie Canal valley. Buildings were ripped from their base as the flood rushed on…