Eight small color photo images of Portsmouth area; Raven Rock, Canal, Union Mills, Lover's Lane, Government Building, Millbrook Station, Casino, and Tracy Park. Correspondence on back.
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 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
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.
Colorized photo image of individuals sitting on park benches amongst trees in Tracy Park. 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 two male figures amongst trees and snow in Tracy Park. 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 various individuals and one goat in snowy Tracy Park. 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.
Handcolored photo image of Soldiers' Monument in Tracy Park located at Ninth (9th) and Chillicothe Streets. The 40-foot monument was dedicated in 1879 in honor of local soldiers killed in the early days of the Civil War. The first Portsmouth man killed in the war Sergeant John Barnes of Company G. He is portrayed on the top. A photograph of Sergeant Barnes was sent to the sculptor, and those who knew Barnes prior to the war said the granite likeness was very good.
Colorized photo image of several individuals sitting on the lawn at Tracy Park. 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 taken from crowd of William H. Taft on stage at Tracy Park. 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.
