The Washington Hotel, Portsmouth 1937 Flood

Title

The Washington Hotel, Portsmouth 1937 Flood

Subject

1937 Flood

Description

Sepia photo of the Washington Hotel surrounded by flood water. Built in 1901 at the corner of Second (2nd) and Market Streets, the Washington charged $3.00 per day in 1903 (Evans history of Scioto County.) From 1939 to 1956 it was known as the Milner Hotel. In about 1979 the Washington House became part of the Riverview Retirement Center along with the Biggs House.

Creator

unknown

Date

January, 1937

Format

9 cm x 14 cm postcard

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library