Black and white photo negative of Central Market Feed Stable, owned and operated by Jacob Werner. It was located on Gallia Street and Mabert Road. This location later became the Oberling Motor Company's Gallia Street location.
This photo was taken during the Korn Karnival celebrations of 1913, and the Zeppelin on top of the roof on the building on the left was actually created by Jacob, John, and Lawrence Werner.
Metal, tarnished gold trophy from the Korn Karnival Chorus Contest in 1915. The contest consisted of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from Fourth Street, the Catholic schools, Lincoln school, Highland avenue, and the Eleventh Street schools. Inscription reads: "Korn Karnival Chorus Contest, 3-4-5 Grade Pupils, Portsmouth, Ohio. Lincoln Building, 1915"
A scanned sepia-toned photo of the Korn Karnival along Gallia Street. Three businesses identified: Coffman Dentist, 824 1/2 Gallia; Inter-City Tea Co., 822 Gallia, and Philip Burkel Shoemaker Shop, 820 1/2 Gallia.
Tag at bottom reads: Donated by the late Lee Riepenhoff, Wheelersburg, Ohio -1991
Color Photo image of the dinner table and crowd at the Portsmosuth Korn Karnival. The Korn Karival was held each fall from 1913 to 1917 when it was suspended due to World War I. There was no admission fee. There were many contests held and many prizes awarded.
Black & white photo of tables for the "Two Mile Dinner" on Washington Street in Portsmouth. Sign set is up on the table for the German Evangelical Church (701 Fifth (5th) Street) on the left, Bigelow Church building is to the right. The Portsmouth Korn Karnival, predecessor of Portsmouth River Days, was held in the fall from 1913 to 1917. It was suspended due to World War 1. There was no admission charge. Many contests were held and many prizes were awarded.
Black & white photo of the Farmers Parade at the Korn Karnival in Portsmouth, horses pulling wagons, buggies, etc. The Portsmouth Korn Karnival, predecessor of Portsmouth River Days, was held annually in the autumn from 1913 to 1917. It was suspended due to World War 1. There was no admission fee, many contests were held and many prizes were awarded.
Black & white photo of the Korn Karnival Parade on Chillicothe Street, children dressed to appear in flag formation. The Portsmouth Korn Karnival, the predecessor of Portsmouth River Days, was held in the fall from 1913 to 1917. It was suspended due to World War 1. There was no entrance charge. Many contests were held and many prizes were awarded.
Black & white photo of a float in the Farmers Parade, downtown Portsmouth, October 8, 1915. The Portsmouth Korn Karnival, the predecessor of Portsmouth River Days, was held every fall from 1913 to 1917. It was suspended due to World War 1. There was no admission charge. Many contests were held and many prizes were awarded.
Colorized image of the carnival with booths along Chillicothe Street during the 1915 Portsmouth Korn Karnival. The Korn Karnival was held each fall from 1913 to 1917 when it was suspended due to World War I. There was no admission fee. Many contests were held and many prized were awarded.