Colorized image of the Second Presbyterian Church and Rectory at Waller and Eighth (8th) Streets. In 1875 when the First Presbyterian congregation expanded, these buildings were constructed and used until the current church building was dedicated December 3, 1911 at the same location.
Two colorized images of the inside and outside of the Holy Redeemer church at 1325 Gallia Street. The church was founded when the need arose for the separation of the English and German speaking congregations. In 1853 the Irish Catholic congregation built their first Holy Redeemer building on Sixth (6th) Street. This building was constructed in 1905 on Gallia Street.
Black and white photo image of the Second Presbyterian Church at Waller and Eighth (8th) Streets. In 1875 when the First Presbyterian Congregation expanded, these buildings were constructed and used until the current church building was dedicated December 3, 1911 at the same location.
Black and white photo of the church building located at the northwest corner of Grandview and Robinson Avenue. A new front was completed in 1959 facing Robinson Avenue giving the building a more modern look. The congregation, established in 1907, has been more recently been known as the Central Church of Christ.
Colorized photo image of the First Christian Church at Third (3rd) and Gay Streets. The church was organized in 1853 and located on Chillicothe Street. This building was constructed in 1895 and expanded in 1906. The congregation was also known as the Disciples of Christ or Church of Christ.
Colorized image of the Sunday School room inside the M.E. Church at Sixth (6th) and Chillicothe Streets. After being used by several different businesses, this building was razed for the construction of the third Masonic Temple in Portsmouth in 1927.
Black and white photo image with a slight tint to the school building. On July 15, 1867 the former home of Judge William Salter was deeded to the school board for a home on 6th Street for the superintendent. By January of 1868 it was remodeled into class rooms. In June 1871 a new high school building was under construction.
Black and white photo image of the Sixth (6th) Street School. On July 15, 1867 the former home of Judge William Salter was deeded to the school board and used as a residence for the school superintendent. It was later remodeled as a school building and ready for classes by January of 1868. In June of 1871 the Board of Education began building a new high school.
