1943 Portsmouth Flood

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  1943 Portsmouth Flood-High water at the floodwall

  Black & white photograph.
  On back: "High water, Jan. '43, shows old floodwall with 60 feet of water against it."
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  1943 Portsmouth Flood-New Flood Wall

  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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  1943 Portsmouth Flood- Flood Gates

  Black & white photograph.
  On back: "Putting in gates - high water '43."
  Unidentified workers putting flood gates in place.
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  1943 Portsmouth Flood-Flood Defense

  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.