black & white photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 2. August Lorberg, father of Henry A. Lorberg, was born January 1, 1825, in Imbausen, Hanover, Germany. He came to America and located in Portsmouth in 1846. He married Rosa Shafer in 1848. He was a tailor by trade, and after working for others, he started he own business and worked for 40 years. He died February 14, 1899.
Colorized image of the street scene during the 1915 Portsmouth Korn Karnival. The Korn Karnival was held each fall from 1913 to 1917 when it was suspended due to World War I.
Colorized image of the crowds at Scioto County Court House during the 1916 Portsmouth Korn Karnival. The Korn Karnival was held each fall from 1913 to 1917 when it was suspended due to World War I.
Black & white photo image of the stated 100 Acres of the Steel Plant in New Boston. The plant was known as Whitaker-Glessner Company from 1909-1920. From 1920 to 1946 it was Wheeling Steel Company.
