1943 Portsmouth Flood

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1943 Portsmouth Flood

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1943 Portsmouth Flood-High water at the floodwall
Black & white photograph.
On back: "High water, Jan. '43, shows old floodwall with 60 feet of water against it."

1943 Portsmouth Flood-New Flood Wall
Black & white photograph.
On back: "New flood wall. High water in January 1943, 60 ft."
The Ohio River along Front Street.

1943 Portsmouth Flood- Flood Gates
Black & white photograph.
On back: "Putting in gates - high water '43."
Unidentified workers putting flood gates in place.

1943 Portsmouth Flood-Flood Defense
Black & white photograph.
On back: "Flood Defense. MON. NOON. High water, '43, January." Building up flood defense along the Ohio River at Portsmouth, Ohio. Unidentified individuals.
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