Colorized image of the church building. The church was organized in 1817 by eight men and six women. This building, built in 1849-1850, has walls of two-foot thick native stone. Located at Third (3rd) and Court Streets, it is listed on the National Historic Register. The darker building at left is the Sunday School built in 1910.
Colorized image of the fire brick works along the Ohio River; Kentucky hills in background. Scioto Fire Brick Company was incorporated in 1871. In 1898 the plant covered 13 acres. It suffered a major fire in 1913 and was sold in 1917.
Colored photo image of the covered bridge over the Little Scioto River. The Little Scioto runs south through Harrison Township and enters the Ohio River at Sciotoville.
Colorized image of two men in a boat named "Chaperon" on the lake in Millbrook Park. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935.
Wooden nickel commemorating the centennial celebration of New Boston 1906 - 2006. In early times the area was sometimes called Yorktown. The people of New Boston petitioned the state of Ohio for village status and in 1906 permission was granted to form a village government. The first mayor was William Kent.
Coin token good for 10 cents issued by Burton's Exchange in 1862. On November 26, 1859 this ad appeared in the Portsmouth Times: "Burton's Exchange, formerly Hotel St. Charles, East Side Market Space, Portsmouth, Ohio. H.D. Burton will be found at the above place, ready to serve his friends and the public with Meals, on call; Oysters, Fish, Birds, Venison, Sardines, &c. FRESH OYSTERS having made arrangements to be supplied with Fresh Oysters, direct from Baltimore, I can supply dealers, parties, and families as cheap as any house west of Baltimore."
Black & green printed paper dollar issued by the Confederate States of America in Richmond on June 2, 1862. This bill has considerable damage to the corners and the left edge as photographed. The back side was blank. The black & white copy is in included here to show a similar bill without damage.
Paper receipts merchants were required to buy from the state and give to consumers when the merchants charged them state sales tax. Consumers were encouraged to collect the receipts and give them to schools or charities. These organizations could then turn them in to the state and collect three per cent of the face value.
Complimentary match book promoting the Hotel Hurth in Portsmouth, Ohio located at the corner of Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets. Built in 1923 with eight stories, 107 rooms, and adjoining baths with hot and cold water. It was designed by architect C.C. Taylor, cost over $100,00.00 to build, and was owned by Adolph Hurth. It closed in about 1971. The 1982 city directory listed Hurth Apartments for elderly-handicapped in this location.
Paper gasoline purchase permit issued in Lewis County, Kentucky for ten gallons of gasoline for a 1935 Ford owned by Ora Faulkner of Vanceburg. During World War II gasoline rationing was motivated by a national need to conserve rubber as well as gasoline.
Oval shaped metal key chain fob distributed by the Automobile Club of Southern Ohio in Portsmouth in observance of their 50th year, 1917 - 1957. Postage is guaranteed if found keys are dropped in into a mailbox.
Iron ice pick provided by the Stockham Ice and Produce Company at Chillicothe and 11th (Eleventh) streets, in business from 1904 until 1984. The phone number engraved on the handle is 10.
