Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: Masonic Temple ruins at the corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets after the fire December 6, 1925. It was rebuilt to only four floors and housed Kobackers Department Store in 1928 and Desco in 1981; George F. Emrick
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white image of Masonic Temple Ruins at Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets after the fire in December 1925; Palace; Adolph Hurth; Thomas Yaeger; Samuel Nickel; J. O. Murfin; Edwin White
Black and white photo image of the second Masonic Temple Building in Portsmouth. Built on the corner of 4th (Fourth) and Chillicothe Streets in 1906, it was almost destroyed by a fire on December 6, 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.
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 photo image of the second Masonic Temple in Portsmouth, built in 1906 at the northwest corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. In December of 1925 it was nearly destroyed by fire. Rebuilt to only four floors, it became Kobackers Department Store in 1928. The building was vacant from 1971 until acquired by Desco Credit Union in 1981.
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white illustration of two women walking a dog; a clipping about The Portsmouth Clipper, S. P. drake; a black & white image of the Masonic Temple Ruins after the fire in December 1925 on Chillicothe at corner of Fourth (4th) Street; a print clipping about Portsmouth by Mary Elizabeth Schwartz; a clipped ad for Hobstetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters; and a black & white image of J. N. Lutz
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white images of the old three floor Masonic Temple (center) at Third (3rd) and Washington Streets. The second Masonic Temple (top) was built in 1906 at the corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. It had five floors and was partially destroyed by fire in December 1925. It was rebuilt to only four floors to house Kobackers Department in 1928 and Desco in 1981; E. N. Hope; sepia toned image of an unidentified bridge; and a card to make a gift of appreciation to Cyclone Mack.
Copper token severely worn. Nothing on one side, shield with letters "HTWSSTKS" within a circle on a shield. Faint image of the mallet and chisel on each side of the emblem. In the mid 1800's, fraternal orders began to issue tokens as proof of membership in the order. Masonic pennies often feature a chapter's name on the token. Some tokens, like this one, feature the letters H. T. W. S. S. T. K. S. which means "Hiram the Widow's Son Sent to King Solomon." This biblical story is what must be acted out in order to receive a Master's Degree in Freemasonry.
Scanned page 38 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white images of Massie Block 1865; Taylor House 1865; Dr. Fields; Mrs. R.H. Hayman; and a cutout with information for S.R. Ross, Commission Merchant, Jobber and Shipper of Produce.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: typed page talking about Massie Block and its history; town bull; John Thornton; Greenlawn Cemetery; Johnson Building; Geo. Johnson; W. P. Camden; Means, Hall & Co.; Dr. Bailey; Calvert Cordage Co.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Typed page detailing the Massie Block Fire of 1871. Biggs House-Massie Block Fire; Carter's Hotel; Lynn's Livery Barn; Dugan's Bank; Valley Book Store; John Yoakley's Music Store; Portsmouth Times Office; Eisman's; Val Reinhart; Candy Factory; L. Wise's; Ross Palmer's; Timmonds; Eberhardt's; Reilly's; Market House; "Mountain Boy;" Wharf; Steamer Eagle; Water Works; Charles Soule; Bill Groomes; Ad for the Central Grocery Company, located in the Kricker Building on Gallia Street
