Built in 1925, Third Street view. From the Portsmouth Daily Times, April 30, 1925: "Announcement was made by Reilly Brothers, of 608 Third Street, formerly of the Tri-State Freight Line, that a contract had been awarded to Dennis Brickey for the erection of a modern, fireproof, storage garage building that they will build on Second and Third streets, east of Court Street, the structure to be one of the largest in that section of the city.
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The property is located on the north end of Market Street. The property was once owned (1910-1940s) by Joseph A. Frantz a Market Street grocer. Original structure no longer stands. The property has had various owners since about 1952.
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Built in 1923 as a new car showroom for Hill Motor Company. They were the distributors for the Rickenbacker & Gardner automobiles. Hill Motor Company remained until 1928.
1928-1934 Portsmouth Motor Company automobile showroom.
1935 H.S. Howe & Company Automobiles
1937-1985 Roy P. Bower Welding Service & Bower Apartments.
1986-2016 No information available
Private residence. Built about 1909 according the the Scioto County Auditor. Address before 1911 was 121 W 3rd Street. Original owners Augustus & Ottilia Bazler.
Private residence. Scioto County Auditor states year built as 1900. From about 1918-1930, the house was occupied by Dr. Joseph H. Gill, veterinarian. The veterinary hospital is listed as in the "rear" of the house at 517 3rd Street.
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Spud's Bait Shop was located at the North end of Market Street and the far East end of Sixth (6th) Street.
Raymond "Spud" Kline owned several gas stations and taverns, and an ice cream shop. He owned and operated Spud's Bait Shop for over 45 years.
b. August 29, 1916 in Greenup County, Kentucky
d. February 11, 2007 in Portsmouth, Ohio