Light-weight metal miniature tray with embossed decorative edging surrounding an image of the Portsmouth Public Carnegie Library. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000.00 to Portsmouth to build a free public library. The library opened in 1906 at 1220 Gallia Street, where it is still serving Scioto County.
Metal shoe button hook imprinted "Anderson Bros., Portsmouth, Ohio." George W. Anderson operated several shoe, clothing, and dry goods business from 1874 until his death in 1895. His son, William, established the Anderson Department Store at the corner Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets from approximately 1900 - 1932. Sears Roebuck Department was later at the site.
Rimless octagonal lens gold wire frame glasses from Dr. George B. Brown, M.D. Dr. Brown, whose specialty was eye, ear, nose & throat, practiced in Portsmouth from 1921 until his death in 1937. In 1922 his office was at 321-322 Masonic Temple.
Rimless lens gold wire frame glasses from Dr. Albert Neil Conkle. Dr. Conkle opened his office in 1931 at 822 Gallia Street upstairs over the Lyric Theater. "The Arm Chair Philosopher" radio program on WPAY featured Dr. Conkle. He died in 1947 about two years after he retired.
Pair of white 24 inch shoestrings with names in red: Shawnee, Ohio, Portsmouth, and Scioto. Promotion offered by the Scioto County Area Foundation and Portsmouth Convention and Visitors Bureau. Manufactured by Mitchellace Company, 830 Murray Street in 1989.
Glasses with round lens set in gold wire frames from Dr. James Kelso. Dr. Kelso was born in 1886 and died in 1979 at the age of 93. In 1922 he began practice as a chiropractor and optometrist at 4002 Gallia Street in New Boston. He retired in May of 1978. (from his obituary August 20, 1979 in the Portsmouth Times).
Metal button with hanging small gold colored metal bell, commemorating the Portsmouth Sesquicentennial celebration June 5 - 12, 1965. On December 29, 1814 the Ohio legislature passed an act to incorporate the town of Portsmouth in Scioto County. This act took effect March 1, 1815.
Pair of lady's wooden shoe heels covered with black celluloid in manufacturer's box. The box top information: style: 568, size: 6, height: 15, type: cube, cover: dull celluloid, top: leather. A guarantee is on the side of the box: "The Ambassador Wood Heels contained in this carton are guaranteed to be free from all defects in material and workmanship. Each pair is carefully inspected to insure our highest standard of quality." The 1921 Sanborn Fire Map of Portsmouth shows at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Fourth (4th) Streets: "Vulcan Last Co., Wood Heel Plant"
Black & white photo image of the interior of the new Portsmouth Public Library before furnishings were installed. Located at 1220 Gallia Street, it opened in 1906.
Lightly tinted photo of the Glenwood High School on Glenwood Avenue in New Boston. Devoss & Donaldson, Architects. Completed in 1918, graduated first class in 1919. Was sold to South Central Ohio Educational Service Center in 2012.
Colorized image of the Park showing flowers and trees, with park train station in background. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres.
