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.
Color photomechanical print of General Hospital at 2001 Scioto Trail taken after 1925. It was known as Hempstead Hospital from 1907 to 1925. It was re-named Scioto Memorial Hospital in 1964. The new Scioto Memorial hospital was opened on Twenty-Seventh (27th) Street in 1968. The old building was razed in 2006.
Colorized image of Chillicothe Street view of the First National Bank (right) and the old stone Post Office (left) after it was expanded in 1914. Gallia Street runs between the buildings. The post office was closed in 1936, and razed in 1956 for the construction of a five story Montgomery-Ward Department Store.
Colored photo image of Lincoln Elementary school at the corner of Kinneys Lane and Waller Street. It was opened in 1914 and became Portsmouth's first integrated elementary because of overcrowding at the Washington School in 1953. The building was razed in 2003 and the SOMC Cancer Center was built on the site.
Colorized image of the C & O railroad bridge over the Ohio River at Sciotoville. Completed in 1917, this bridge is the longest continuous truss bridge ever built. It spans 1,600 feet between the Ohio and Kentucky shores.
Tinted photo image of the Hotel Hurth on the corner of Chillicothe and Third (3rd) Streets. Built in 1923 by Adolph Hurth, it had 107 rooms with adjoining baths with hot and cold running water. It also had a barber shop, a pressing room and a restaurant. Since 1982 the building has served as senior citizen apartments.
Colorized photo image of the C & O Railway Bridge over the Ohio River at Sciotoville. Completed in 1917, it is the longest continuous truss bridge ever build. It spans 1,600 feet between the Ohio and Kentucky shores.
A report of review of the Ladies' Auxiliary Militant for 1942. The names of the officers during this time are; Nellie Wishon, Mary E. Cottle; and Libbe Ball. Then beside that is the review ratings for the auxiliary.
An annual report of the Ladies' Auxiliary Militant for 1941. The names of the officers during this time are; Nellie Wishon, Mary E. Cottle; and Libbe Ball. Then beside that is the review ratings for the auxiliary.
