Sepia toned image of the Mitchell Manufacturing Company at the southwest corner of Eighth (8th) and Adams Streets. In 1902 Charles Mitchell wanted to make vending machines to sell shoe laces for one nickel. Only later did the company produce their own laces to fill the vending machines. By 1909 they focused on supplying bulk laces to the local shoe factories.
Colorized image of the N & W Railroad shops in Portsmouth. The shops were located on Norfolk Street south of Gallia. These shops sold various items and souvenirs pertaining to the railroad.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is a half typed page offering an alternate view on the naming of Portsmouth. Also shown are black and white photographs of Geo Helfenstein; Martin Timmonds; David E. Davis; Joseph Jefferson; Hon. Charles Kinney
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: The National Hotel, Front and Scioto Sts., built in the '50's (1850's) and razed in 1880. The owner was Major C.. F. Reiniger; Gallia Square and Market House, 1854