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Black and white photo negative of unknown children lining up for Kids Day in the 1930's. The Portsmouth Fire Department created Kids Day to help local youth stay out of trouble during the summer. They would do fun activities, clean the city, etc.

Black and white photo negative of the Portsmouth Fire Departments Kids Day. This was an annual event held to raise money for their Christmas Toy Drive. It was also their way of giving local kids something fun to do. Unknown men participating in the…

Black and white photo negative of the Portsmouth Fire Departments Kids Day. This was an annual event held to raise money for their Christmas Toy Drive. It was also their way of giving local kids something fun to do. Unknown men participating in the…

Black and white photo negative of a crowd gathered around the river bank at the Sandy Springs Campground in Stout due to a drowning in the river. Fire Department vehicle can be seen to the left.

Black and white photo negative of the Kids Parade that the Portsmouth Fire Department hosted. You can see the Norfolk Western Freight Station behind the line of children.

Black and white photo negative of the Kids Parade that the Portsmouth Fire Department hosted. You can see the Norfolk Western Freight Station behind the line of children.

Black and white photo negative of the Miller house located at 1020 Gay Street. There was an attic fire that the Fire Department had responded to.

Black and white photo negative of a flood that occurred in Portsmouth in 1933.

Black and white photo negative of homes along Front Street during a flood in March of 1933.

Black and white photo negative of flood waters during the 1933 Flood in March.

Black and white photo negative of the flood wall on Front Street with flood waters rising in March of 1933. Sand bags shown were used to help flooding.

Black and white photo negative of the flood wall with flood waters rising in March of 1933.