Black and white photo negative of the baseball park in Millbrook Park. The ball park was home to the "Shoemakers," the Portsmouth team of the Ohio State League. It had a large covered grandstand for spectators to view the games. The ball diamond was beside the roller coaster in Millbrook Park. The stacks of the nearby Steel Mill are seen in the background.
Colorized photo image of the Tennis Court and Club House in Millbrook Park. Among a bowling alley, ice skating rink, and even a roller coaster, Millbrook Park also boasted a Tennis court and a club house along the extensive walking path that ran through the park.
Colorized photo image of the lake, bridge, and scenery. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935.
Black and white photo image of the theater at Millbrook. Pencil writing on front. This building was actually a theater located just inside the park gates at 4200 Rhodes Avenue. It was built in 1905 with a seating capacity of five hundred. The Casino was the prime social gathering place in New Boston in the early 1900's. Plays, films, and concerts were shown all year for entertainment.
Colorized photo image of Millbrook Park showing the lake and two wooden bridges. The top of the carousel shows over the trees at right. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935.
Colorized image of the park, shows a couple boating on the lake, crowds around the carouse, and the steel mill in the background. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. Greatly damaged by the flood, it was totally dismantled by 1935.
Colorized image of the Park showing flowers and trees, with park train station in background. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres.
