Black and white photo image of four men in a boat surrounded by flood water and treetops, Tracy Park, Portsmouth, Ohio In 1853 Tracy Park was given to the city of Portsmouth by Francis Campbell in honor of his attorney, Samuel M Tracy. John R T Barnes, the first Scioto County soldier to die in the Civil War, is represented on the 40 foot monument which was dedicated in 1879.
Black and white photo image of Tracy Park submerged in flood water. In 1853 Tracy Park was given to the city of Portsmouth by Francis Campbell in honor of his attorney, Samuel M Tracy. John R T Barnes, the first Scioto County soldier to die in the Civil War, is represented on the 40 foot monument which was dedicated in 1879
Colorized photo image of Soldiers' Monument in Tracy Park, flanked by cannons. It was dedicated in 1879. Henry Lorberg: "it cost $6500.00 and was presented to the city by the Ladies Union Soldiers Circle. The statue represents John Barnes, first man from Scioto County to make the supreme sacrifice in the Civil War. He was killed at Viena, and the Sons of Veterans organization bears that name. The park was presented to the city by Francis Campbell in 1853, owner of the Barr Addition, and named in honor of Samuel F. Tracy, his attorney."
Black and white photo image of a large crowd with trolley and buildings in background. Anderson Brothers store was at 301-309 Chillicothe Street from 1899 until 1937 when Sears Roebuck moved into the building..
Black and white photo image of the Club Franklin Dining Room. Text on back: "Franklin Motel, The finest motel in the heart of the scenic Ohio Valley. Ultramodern dining room and cocktail lounge. Featuring choice steaks, the finest sea food and southern fried chicken. Moderate prices."
Black and white photo image of flour mill with two men standing in front of the building and one standing in the doorway. The mill was located at 557 east 8th (Eighth) Street.
Black and white photo image of hotel building with four automobiles and four gentlemen in the foreground. "The Grand Hotel was built about 1925 on the Northeast corner of Seventh (7th) and Chillicothe Streets where the Central Presbyterian Church had stood. By 1932 it was the Lee Hotel and retained its name until torn down about 1970."--"Portsmouth Past" newspaper clipping
Colorized photo image of a red brick grocery showing street scene with trees. The grocery store was located at 1022 Clay Street and was owned and operated by Leonard Cook.
Black and white photo image of interior of Baesman's Dancing Academy, Portsmouth, Ohio. The building was located on Chillicothe Street on the southwest corner of 9th (Ninth). It first appeared in the City Directories in 1924 and was owned and operated by Fred W. Baesman.
Black and white photo image of exterior of Baesman's Dancing Academy. Top of the front of postcard lists John R. Wile, Architect, Paul G. Williams Co., Builders. The building was located on Chillicothe Street on the southwest corner of 9th (Ninth). It first appeared in the City Directories in 1924 and was owned and operated by Fred W. Baesman.
