Colorized photo image of the Bigelow Church located at 415 Washington Street. Originally Bigelow United Methodist, erected 1857-1858, dedicated 1859. Partially destroyed by fire in 1859 and again in 1867, re-occupied in 1869. The building survived major floods: 1889, 1913, 1921 & 1937. The church was named after Russell Bigelow a circuit rider and young minister. The building is listed on National Register of Historic Buildings.
Colorized photo image of the Evangelical United Church of Christ located at 701 Fifth (5th) Street. In 1852 the original congregation was composed of German Protestant immigrants. The church building was completed and dedicated in 1887.
Colorized photo image of the All Saints Episcopal Church located at 610 Fourth (4th) Street. Built in 1850, it was the first public building in Portsmouth to use gaslights in 1855. The building survived an interior fire in 1893 and extensive flood damage in 1937.
Colorized photo image of the First Presbyterian Church. Location-221 Court Street, corner of 3rd (Third) & Court Streets. Dedicated for worship, 1851. The oldest church building in Portsmouth. In 1973 the church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Colorized photo image of St. Mary's Church. Location-500 Market Street. The church building was completed and dedicated, July 31, 1871. Well known for the matched set of three working tower bells. The bells were cast in Baltimore, Maryland by the McShane Company in 1895.
Page from the Notre Dame Lottery Calendar. History timeline of the Catholic Schools, 1969-1983. One photo image of Notre Dame High School. One photo image of Notre Dame Elementary School.
Page from the Notre Dame Lottery Calendar. History timeline of the Catholic Schools, 1952-1968. Three photo images of the construction of Notre Dame High School One photo image of the CAY building.
