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On 16 March 1907, torrential rains and melt water caused the three rivers of Pittsburgh to burst their banks, flooding the center of the US city. Homes and businesses were destroyed and many lost their jobs due to the closure of local mills and industrial plants, while between six and 12 people are thought to have lost their lives. According to the University of Pittsburgh’s archives, the city experienced extensive damage, totaling a staggering $5 million.
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