Colorized image of the interior of the dancing academy, which was owned by Fred W. Baesman per the 1924 city directory. "We cater to respectable people only." on the back.
Colorized photo image of the Indian Head Rock, which was usually visible about once in a decade, when the Ohio River was extremely low. (before locks and dams) Prominent citizens scratched their names or initials on the rock. There is a sort of smiling face on the rock that has sparked lots of interest thru the years.
Colorized photo image of ice skaters at the Athletic Park. On the back of the card is an advertisement for the election of J.J. Brushart for Assessor of Real Property.
Pink shaded photo image of the home the Marlowe family moved into on Second (2nd) Street in 1873. Julia was born Sarah Francis Frost in England. She became a world famous actress in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Colorized photo image of the childhood home of Julia Marlowe, a famous actress who was born in England, but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, claiming the titles jo the "First Lady of the American Stage" and "World's Greatest Shakespearean Actress."
Black and white photo of the home for older ladies at the corner of Front and Chillicothe Streets.The home was a residence for women, 65 and older, who no longer had homes of their own or relatives to care for them. Only residents of the City of Portsmouth were admitted. The house was razed to make room for the approach to the U.S. Grant Bridge, opened in 1927.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page.
High School Exercise Program for March 24, 1876; Small, square reception Card for Mr. & Mrs. R. Lloyd for Tuesday, October 3, 1868.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page 276.
Picture of a view of Portsmouth from the Kentucky Hills, cut from Pictorial Portsmouth book, created by H. A. Lorberg.
