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Elyria Bridge Collapse of 1913 and Flood Devastation
The Washing ton Avenue bridge failed March 25 after 48 hours of heavy rain and a multi day flood. Across Lorain County floodwaters, downed trees, power and gas lines, and ruined bridges halted life, with Elyria suffering no lives lost but extensive damage.
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Washington Avenue
Elyrians
Elyria
Lorain County
Black River
Lake Erie
Fourth Street
East Falls
Quincy
Clark and
Tannery
Garford Auto Plant
Clark Street
Pattern
East Branch
Fourth and Broad Streets
Stankard
Lake Shore
B&o
Lake Avenue
Lorain
South Lorain
Lorain Steel Plant
North Ridge
Elyria Iron and Steel Co
15Th Street
Wellington
Wheeling & Lake Erie
New London
Red Mill