https://www.sciotolibrary.org/history/files/original/427c00d0de42b0bd904422b1915572d4.JPG afefa997ee3c612d37487df25c15397f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Item Collection Description An account of the resource Physical items housed in the Local History Department of the Portsmouth Public Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacobs Wholesale Co. Lard Can Subject The topic of the resource metal can Description An account of the resource Aged, rusted metal lard can for the Jacobs Wholesale Company, that used to be located at 1611 Eleventh (11th) Street. George F. Jacobs started his meat market, "George F. Jacobs", in 1906 located at 359 Eleventh Street, and then moved to the 1611 location in 1912. In 1922 the name changed to Jacobs Wholesale, with Frank Gerlach and Fred Jacobs , George's son, helping run the business. Fred passed away in 1942 and George passed away in 1950, leaving Frank to operate the business alone. In 1956 the business was discontinued after being damaged badly by fire, and Frank was able to obtain a building permit to raze the property. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930's Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 34.5 cm tall can Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Scioto County Public Library 11th street Eleventh Street Frank Gerlach Fred Jacobs Jacobs Wholesale Company metal can