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Henry Massie School-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Henry Massie School, located at the base of the U.S. Grant Bridge, corner of Second (2nd) & Chillicothe Streets.
Henry Massie School, located at the base of the U.S. Grant Bridge, corner of Second (2nd) & Chillicothe Streets.
Chillicothe Street-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Visible buildings along Chillicothe Street: Lewis Furniture, Denton's, Sears,The National Bank
Visible buildings along Chillicothe Street: Lewis Furniture, Denton's, Sears,The National Bank
N & W Train Depot-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
N & W (Norfolk & Western) Train Depot located near the Chillicothe Street/Scioto Trail Viaduct.
N & W (Norfolk & Western) Train Depot located near the Chillicothe Street/Scioto Trail Viaduct.
Bigelow Methodist Church-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Bigelow Methodist Church, Washington and corner of Fifth (5th) Streets, during 1937 Flood.
Bigelow Methodist Church, Washington and corner of Fifth (5th) Streets, during 1937 Flood.
"New" Post Office-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
The "New" Post Office located on Gay Street, between Sixth (6th) & (7th) Streets. The Post Office was dedicated on September 5, 1936.
The "New" Post Office located on Gay Street, between Sixth (6th) & (7th) Streets. The Post Office was dedicated on September 5, 1936.
Municipal Building-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Municipal Building located at 728 Second (2nd) Street.
Municipal Building located at 728 Second (2nd) Street.
Railroad Tracks Along the Scioto River-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black and white photo
Railroad tracks along the Scioto River washed out after the 1937 Flood.
Railroad tracks along the Scioto River washed out after the 1937 Flood.
Front Street Flood Wall-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Along the Front Street flood wall, residents of the city observe the rising Ohio River.
Along the Front Street flood wall, residents of the city observe the rising Ohio River.
Chillicothe Street-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Kopy Kat, print shop, 509 Chillicothe Street.
Dr. James E. Wilhelm, Optometrist
507 Chillicothe Street.
Kopy Kat, print shop, 509 Chillicothe Street.
Dr. James E. Wilhelm, Optometrist
507 Chillicothe Street.
Aftermath-1937 Flood
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Unidentified private home after flood waters receded.
Unidentified private home after flood waters receded.
Flood View with Map of City Locations-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white copy of map.
Portsmouth business locations under water during the 1937 Flood.
Portsmouth business locations under water during the 1937 Flood.
Previous Flood Levels before 1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
The 1937 Flood was eventually deemed a "100 year event". The water rose to a recorded level of 74.23ft
The 1937 Flood was eventually deemed a "100 year event". The water rose to a recorded level of 74.23ft