American Legion Ray Dickop Post #36 bagged sand along the Milwaukee River in West Bend to prevent washout during the flood of August 1924.

 

 

Flooding in West Bend, WI along the Milwaukee River - This view looks to the southeast from behind the West Bend Lithia Company. On the left is the Milwaukee River Dam. The Mill Race is on the right. Notice the men sandbagging to prevent washout into the main part of the Milwaukee River during the flood of August 1924.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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