The Stratton home was one of the many homes that flooded in Rossville, Kansas. It is unknown whether this was picture was taken during the flood of 1903 or 1904.
From the July 12 Rossville Reporter: "Rossville and all the Kaw Valley from Junction City to Kansas City is covered with water that approaches the mark set in 1844. It is higher than the 1903 flood by far. For the first time in the knowledge of…
Paul Patell is standing in his boat with other men after the 1903 flood. Several men are standing in the flood waters which are to, or above, their knees.