Six Buildings. Back sides of buildings at beginning of renovation of the entire block. Ill-fitting doors into basement had been left to allow flood waters to enter cellars and equalize pressure on the basement walls to avoid collapsing. This also allowed city rats to enter. In early days how far east in store basements the rats moved was a sure sign of the significance of a flood. The 2 buildings on the west were erected at different rimes while the remainder, built by different businesses, were erected at the same time. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 18A0039
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Six Buildings. Back sides of buildings at beginning of renovation of the entire block. Ill-fitting doors into basement had been left to allow flood waters to enter cellars and equalize pressure on the basement walls to avoid collapsing. This also allowed city rats to enter. In early days how far east in store basements the rats moved was a sure sign of the significance of a flood. The 2 buildings on the west were erected at different rimes while the remainder, built by different businesses, were erected at the same time. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 18A0039