Tinted photo image of the second Masonic Temple in Portsmouth. Built in 1906 on the north west corner of Chillicothe and (4th) Fourth Streets, it was nearly leveled by fire in December 1925. It was rebuilt to only four floors and became Kobackers Department Store in 1928. The store closed in 1971 and Desco Credit Union acquired the building in 1981.
Colorized photo image of the Masonic Temple at the northwest corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. It was built in 1906 and was partially destroyed by fire in December of 1925. It was rebuilt to only four floors and became Kobackers Department store in 1928. In 1981 the building was acquired by Desco Credit Union.
Colorized image of the building looking north on Chillicothe Street. The second Masonic Temple in Portsmouth, built in 1906 at the northwest corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets, was partially destroyed by fire in December of 1925. It was rebuilt to only four floors and became Kobackers Department Store in 1928. In 1981 it was acquired by Desco Credit Union.
Grayscale photomechanical print of the Wheelersburg Masonic Temple on the corner of Gallia Street and Lick Run/Lyra Road. The Western Sun Masonic Lodge has met here since 1923.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: The Masonic Temple; Mr. and Mrs. Nebraska Maxwell . This Masonic Temple, built in 1906 at Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets, was the second Masonic Temple in Portsmouth. It was partially destroyed by fire in December 1925 and was rebuilt to only four floors and became Kobacker's Department Store in 1928. It was vacant from 1971 to 1981, when it was acquired by Desco Credit Union.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: The (second) Masonic Temple, built in 1906 at Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets, which was badly damaged by fire in December 1925; The Triplets: Mershach, Shadrach, and Abednego Hannahs
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is a typed page that appears to have either come from a book or a newspaper. The subject is "The Medieval Residences of Portsmouth." The article tells some history of local homes and some owners.
