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TBT: Flooding a more regular occurrence before adequate storm sewers came along

Flooding in 1913 (994.13.1c) Without adequate sewers, many parts of early Thunder Bay could easily be flooded when heavy rains hit.
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(Thunder Bay Museum)

Flooding in 1913 (994.13.1c)

Without adequate sewers, many parts of early Thunder Bay could easily be flooded when heavy rains hit.

Here, on one of the streets of Fort William’s east end in 1913, two young men find an alternate form of transportation while others clean out their houses.



 





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