One hundred years ago this week, in March 1913, communities across the state were reeling from one of the most disastrous weather events in recorded Ohio history -- the 1913 Flood.

The flood began on Easter Sunday, March 23. Thanks to a 48-hour downpour on an already rain-soaked Ohio, many towns along rivers in both the northern and southern portions of the state experienced flooding, including some who were unaccustomed to it.

At the Ohio History Center in Columbus, a new exhibit is in the works. 1950s: Building the American Dream opens this summer. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a real, full-size prefabricated Lustron house, which is now being assembled inside the museum in preparation for the exhibit opening.

Lustron is one of Ohio’s contributions to the world of architecture. Manufactured in a plant on the far east side of Columbus, the one-story ranch-style homes made of porcelain-enameled steel were shipped all over the nation after World War II, where they were assembled on-site to relieve the post-war housing shortage. Perhaps you know of one near you.