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Scioto River flooding along U.S. Route 52, looking toward West Portsmouth.

Scioto River at flood stage, looking toward West Portsmouth, along U.S. State Route 52.

Black & white photograph image.
Looking east down Front Street with the Portsmouth Hotel in the foreground.

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Looking west down Fifth (5th) Street during the flood.

black & white photo image on page in booklet showing the Washington Hotel in the flood

Black & white photograph.
The Washington Hotel is located at the corner of Second (2nd) & Market Streets. Looking south, Kentucky hill in the background.

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Washington Hotel at the corner of Second (2nd) and Market Streets.

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on back: Located at end of Walnut Street and Ohio River. Picture shows sewage and storm water flowing into Ohio River by gravity. But when river reaches a stage of 47 feet it will back up this sewage into the manholes and…

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on back : Looking from shore over to Ohio River. About 20 feet more will be added to top of this structure before it is finished.

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Unidentified location; view of flooded city streets in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Black & white photograph. The Ohio River at flood stage, looking north toward Portsmouth.

US Route 52 over the Scioto River, closed due to high water.