Sepia tone photo image looking east on Fifth (5th) Street toward the First National Bank (before addition) and the Lyric Theater Chillicothe Street. The Lyric would be razed to allow the bank to double in size by 1924. Signs for Hass Dry Cleaners and Friel's Automotible Garage are on the south side of Fifth (5th) Street.
Black and white photo image of the Eleventh (11th) Street School. The school building was located on Eleventh (11th) Street and was erected in 1875, built primarily for African American students. The six room school could accommodate 350 students. It was opened for classes on September 1, 1876. In 1926, it was replaced by the Washington School, a more modern structure.
Yellowed and folded letter with one tear fold and some discoloration marks. Handwritten by Elisha Olds to James Olds, Erie PA. Postmarked Portsmouth, O.
Photo image of the second Portsmouth Engine Company located on Gallia Street. The first building was located at the southwest corner of Third (3rd) and Jefferson Streets.
Tinted image of people exiting a transit car at the park entrance and trolley station. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. Greatly damaged by the flood, it was totally dismantled by 1935.
Colorized photo image of Millbrook Park showing the lake and two wooden bridges. The top of the carousel shows over the trees at right. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935.
