Colorized image of the third Masonic Temple Building in Portsmouth, built in 1928 at the northeast corner of Sixth (6th) and Chillicothe Streets. The building permit issued in 1927 was the largest permit ever issued in Portsmouth and at nine floors it was the tallest building in Portsmouth.
Colorized image of the building looking north on Chillicothe Street. The second Masonic Temple in Portsmouth, built in 1906 at the northwest corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets, was partially destroyed by fire in December of 1925. It was rebuilt to only four floors and became Kobackers Department Store in 1928. In 1981 it was acquired by Desco Credit Union.
Black & white drawing of the second Masonic Temple built in 1906 at the northwest corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. Nearly destroyed by fire in December of 1925. it was rebuilt to only four floors and became Kobackers Department Store in 1928. The building was vacant from 1971 until acquired by Desco Credit Union in 1981.
