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After Agnes Wilkes Barre Flood Rebuilds and Debates
In Wilkes Barres flood of 1972 and Agnes aftermath residents face rebuilding along Susquehanna River amid torn up streets and new quonset huts. SBA disaster loans aid homeowners while redevelopment raises taxes and shifts blame to urban renewal. Residents recount heartache, debt, and mixed progress as they endure a long recovery.
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