Ohio River Lock and Dam No. 31, Portsmouth, Ohio
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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.
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
Collection
Citation
H.A. Lorberg, “Ohio River Lock and Dam No. 31, Portsmouth, Ohio,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed November 15, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/4513.