Flooded Railroad Station Wellsville Ohio RPPC Early 1900s Flood Scene
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a dramatic view of the Wellsville, Ohio railroad station during a flood, likely from the 1907 or 1913 Ohio River Flood—both significant events that inundated towns along the river. The photograph captures townspeople gathered outside the large wooden depot marked “Wellsville”, with the rising water already covering much of the street and tracks. Horse-drawn wagons, porters with baggage carts, and men in coats and hats convey the urgency and curiosity of the moment as the community faced the destructive power of the river.The Wellsville Station, located along the Ohio River and served by the Pennsylvania Railroad, was a vital hub for passenger and freight transport connecting eastern Ohio with Pittsburgh and the Midwest. Flooding in this region was a recurring challenge in the early 20th century, and postcards like this were often made to document the scale of these disasters for historical and personal record.This card was printed on AZO postcard stock with four corner triangles pointing up, dating it between 1904 and 1918. The pencil note on the reverse suggests it depicts either the 1907 or 1913 flood, both of which caused extensive damage in Columbiana County and throughout the Ohio River Valley.A powerful and rare real photo postcard showcasing early 20th-century life, railroad infrastructure, and natural disaster history in small-town America.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Location: Wellsville, OhioSubject: Flood at Pennsylvania Railroad StationEra: 1904–1918 (AZO four-up triangles)Possible Dates: 1907 or 1913 floodCondition: Light edge wear, surface toning consistent with age, clear imageBack: Divided, unusedSize: Standard 3.5” x 5.5”
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a dramatic view of the Wellsville, Ohio railroad station during a flood, likely from the 1907 or 1913 Ohio River Flood—both significant events that inundated towns along the river. The photograph captures townspeople gathered outside the large wooden depot marked “Wellsville”, with the rising water already covering much of the street and tracks. Horse-drawn wagons, porters with baggage carts, and men in coats and hats convey the urgency and curiosity of the moment as the community faced the destructive power of the river.The Wellsville Station, located along the Ohio River and served by the Pennsylvania Railroad, was a vital hub for passenger and freight transport connecting eastern Ohio with Pittsburgh and the Midwest. Flooding in this region was a recurring challenge in the early 20th century, and postcards like this were often made to document the scale of these disasters for historical and personal record.This card was printed on AZO postcard stock with four corner triangles pointing up, dating it between 1904 and 1918. The pencil note on the reverse suggests it depicts either the 1907 or 1913 flood, both of which caused extensive damage in Columbiana County and throughout the Ohio River Valley.A powerful and rare real photo postcard showcasing early 20th-century life, railroad infrastructure, and natural disaster history in small-town America.Details:Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Location: Wellsville, OhioSubject: Flood at Pennsylvania Railroad StationEra: 1904–1918 (AZO four-up triangles)Possible Dates: 1907 or 1913 floodCondition: Light edge wear, surface toning consistent with age, clear imageBack: Divided, unusedSize: Standard 3.5” x 5.5”
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