Black and white image of Coe's Siding in Camp Arion. Camp Arion was established in the late 1800's as a sort of retreat where people could go and spend time in cabins and enjoy the outdoors.
Colorized photo image of the covered bridge in Brush Creek, located just southwest of Otway on State Route 348. The bridge was built in 1874 and is being maintained by the Otway Community Society.
Black and white photo image of some homes of Buena Vista with the Ohio River in front of them. Buena Vista was platted in 1850. A post office garnering the same name was established in 1883. It remained open until 1960.
Colorized image of Union Mills. The grist mill was built by Lemuel Moss in 1834. David Gibson built a distillery nearby in 1857. George Davis bought and operated both businesses from about 1860 until shortly before his death in 1894.
Colorized image of Union Mills. The grist mill was built by Lemuel Moss in 1834. David Gibson built a distillery nearby in 1857. George Davis bought and operated both businesses from about 1860 until shortly before his death in 1894.
Colorized image of an advertisement for solar Tip Shoes made only by John Mundell and Co. Philadelphia, but sold for retail in Portsmouth by C. P. Tracy and Co.
Sepia toned photo image of Camp Washington, established in the late 1800's, it was a short distance north of Crichton Inn in Rushtown adjacent to four transportation routes: Scioto River, Ohio & Erie Canal, Galena Turnpike (route 104), and Norfolk & Western RR.
Black and white photo image of the Merigold located at 834 Gallia Street. The Merigold was a confectionery that not only sold sweets but was opened for meals as well. It was opened in 1925 and was constantly referred to as "the most beautiful building in Portsmouth" by the Portsmouth Daily Times.