Ohio River Lock and Dam No. 31, Portsmouth, Ohio

Title

Ohio River Lock and Dam No. 31, Portsmouth, Ohio

Subject

Dam 31, Ohio River Lock, Portsmouth

Description

Color photomechanical print of Lock and Dam facing Kentucky; Dam 31 Housing in background.
In 1920, Dam 31, just 2 ½ miles west below the city, was dedicated.
At a cost of over $1,000,000, and over 200 men, the dam took nearly eight years to complete due to weather delays.
In 1956, the Federal government eliminated dam 31, and it was demolished in 1964.

Creator

H.A. Lorberg

Format

8.5 cm x 13.5 cm postcard

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio; Kentucky

Rights

Scioto County Public Library

Original Format

postcard

Physical Dimensions

9x14cm