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E. J. Kenrick

black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 22
Edward John Kenrick 1837-1917 opened E.J. Kenrick Company in 1866. After his death, his son John became the sole owner.

Clear embossed glass bottle. Embossed with the name Portsmouth and capacity 7 1/2 fluid oz. Company became Kenrick & Son when son John came onto the board. The company was located at 1866 Front Street.

E. J. Kenrick & Son bottle

clear, embossed, slightly tinted glass bottle; "E. J. Kenrick & Son, Portsmouth, Ohio." Name slightly worn. Back bottom has 'D.O.C."
Named for it’s founder, Edward J. Kenrick, the firm began in 1866 at Front Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets. The company was well known as mineral water manufacturers.
When Edward’s son turned 18 years old, he was invited into the business, and then it was called E. J. Kenrick & Son.

business E. J. Kenrick

E. J. Kenrick & Son Bottle

Amber glass bottle with long neck. Embossed with "E. J. Kenrick & Son, Portsmouth, O."

E. J. Kenrick bottle

green tinted, embossed glass bottle with scratches and mars; "E. J. Kenrick & Co., Portsmouth, Ohio."
Named for it’s founder, Edward J. Kenrick, the firm began in 1866 at Front Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets. The company was well known as mineral water manufacturers.

E. J. Kenrick market street

E. J. Kenrick Co., Market Street Building Detail

Color photograph of the E. J. Kendrick & Son Grocery business at 119 Market Street

E. J. Kenrick Company

clear glass bottle; E. J. Kenrick Company, Harold Clayton, Portsmouth, Ohio, CAP 7 1/2 Fluid Oz.
Named for it’s founder, Edward J. Kenrick, the firm began in 1866 at Front Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets.
The company was well known as mineral water manufacturers. In the 1870s, the company began also bottling ale and beer.
At his death, per his request, Kenrick's Company was sold to his manager, Harold Clayton, mayor.

E. J. Kenrick Company Bottle

Green glass bottle. Embossed on front: "E. J. Kenrick Company, Portsmouth, Ohio"- circled. "Inside circle: "Harold Clayton" at bottom: "Cap 7 1/2 fluid oz." After Edward died, John took over the business. When John died, his will stipulated that manager and mayor Clayton be offered the business through sale.