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Black and white photo negative of local children lined up for a race during Kids Day that the Portsmouth Fire Department hosted every year in the 1930's as a way to keep local youth out of trouble and give them something fun to do.

Black and white photo negative of a Portsmouth Street. Selby Shoe Factory can be seen in the background. The Portsmouth City Directory lists the Selby Shoe Company at Seventh (7th) Street from Findlay to John.

Black and white photo negative of an unknown man and a cow on a roof in Portsmouth. Probably after a flood.

Black and white photo negative of the American Steam Laundry building that was located at 10 Glover Street Portsmouth, Ohio. It was operated until the mid 50's. The building is now the current Tri State Security headquarters.

Black and white photo negative of the Portsmouth Fire Dept. truck that appears to be filling up with water at the Fire Hydrant in front of the Fire Department.

Black and white photo negative of an unknown person participating in the derby race the fire department would put on for Kid's Day in the 1930's.

Black and white photo negative of children participating in a relay race during the Portsmouth Fire Department Kids Day in the 1930's.

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 an unknown store in Portsmouth that appears to have had a fire. On the side of the building "Rumford Baking Power", on the front "Coca-Cola" & "Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco".

Black and white photo negative of a flooded Portsmouth. Likely the 1937 flood given how far the waters spread through town.

Black and white photo negative of a view of Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Public Library is shown.

Black and white photo image of unidentified church interior