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Streets, Sewers Damaged $38,000 by Late Flood
Streets and sewers of the city were damaged $38,000 as a result of the flood, according to a report made Saturday by City Engineer Michael M. Boland to United States engineers. The report of the damages was made in connection with the federal…
Worst Flood In Local History Feared
Front page of the New Albany Tribune from January 21, 1937; the day before the 1937 flood began.
Ohio To Shatter Flood Record Here
Front page of the New Albany Tribune from January 22, 1937: the first day of the flood.
Old Court House Records Not Hurt
Newspaper article from the New Albany Tribune about the Floyd County Court House Records not damaged by the flood.
15,000,000 Estimated as Flood Loss in New Albany
Flood damages in New Albany estimated at $15,000,000.
3 Agencies Will Make Home Inspections
Front page of the New Albany Tribune of February 4, 1937 detailing the flood and its aftermath.
Library Suffers Great Flood Loss
Flood damaged library books taken to city trash dump.
Rail Service is Restored to County
Railroads service restored to Floyd County after flood.
Police Station Still Has Basement 'Lake'
Water continues to seep into New Albany Police Station basement.
Normalcy Approaching as City Digs Out of Flood Ruins
Normalcy returning to New Albany after flood.