East Washington St. Looking West, Mar. 25, 1913, Shelbyville, Indiana
| Description: |
The most disastrous flood in Indiana history swept the state in March 1913. Shelbyville was known as the "Furniture City of the Middle West" and in this flood scene, a furniture shop is in view. In the 1920s there were 19 furniture factories in the town. |
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| Origin: | March 25, 1913 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1117 |
| Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana Shelby Shelbyville |
| Subjects: |
Shelby County (Ind.) Floods--Indiana Business districts Furniture stores Carriages & coaches |
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