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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
Street Scene-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photocopy image.
Unidentified street scene.
Unidentified street scene.
Bragdon Dry Goods Co.-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Bragdon Dry Goods Co., 409 Chillicothe Street.
Bragdon Dry Goods Co., 409 Chillicothe Street.
1937 Flood
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Flood scene, downtown Portsmouth.
Flood scene, downtown Portsmouth.
Chillicothe Street-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Base of the U.S. Grant Bridge, looking north up Chillicothe Street.
Base of the U.S. Grant Bridge, looking north up Chillicothe Street.
High Water-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Unidentified flooded Portsmouth neighborhood.
Unidentified flooded Portsmouth neighborhood.
Flood View-1937
Portsmouth, Ohio
Black & white photograph.
Aerial view of Portsmouth during high water.
Aerial view of Portsmouth during high water.