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  • Collection: 1943 Portsmouth Flood

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Black & white photograph.
On back: "Putting in gates - high water '43."
Unidentified workers putting flood gates in place.

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Black & white photograph.
On back: "Flood Defense. MON. NOON. High water, '43, January." Building up flood defense along the Ohio River at Portsmouth, Ohio. Unidentified individuals.

Scan-141203-0001.jpg
Black & white photograph.
On back: "High water, Jan. '43, shows old floodwall with 60 feet of water against it."

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Black & white photograph.
On back: "New flood wall. High water in January 1943, 60 ft."
The Ohio River along Front Street.
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