Light-weight metal miniature tray with embossed decorative edging surrounding an image of the Portsmouth Public Carnegie Library. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000.00 to Portsmouth to build a free public library. The library opened in 1906 at 1220 Gallia Street, where it is still serving Scioto County.
Red, blue, yellow, and white advertisement for Shively Coal Company on the corner of Gallia and West Streets, New Boston. Also a military insignia guide with wheel for Army and Navy. Forrest Shively sold his service station in 1941 but continued coal office.
Black & white press photo of the fire facing north on Chillicothe Street. The building burning is the second Masonic Temple Building in Portsmouth. It was built in 1906 at the north west corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. After the fire it was re-built to only four floors and housed Kobackers Department Store until 1971. In 1981 Desco Credit Union acquired the building. Wolff clothing store is in the foreground.
Stamped on back: "Reference Dept. Dec. 10, 1925 N.E.A.
Black and white photo image of a booth for Herms Floral Company at the Korn Karnival. The booth was composed of trees, plants, and a miniature house. The Korn Karnival was a predecessor to River Days. It was in the Fall and lasted from 1913 to 1917. A parade was held every evening and booths were set up along Chillicothe Street. Herms Floral Company was located at 817 Sixth (6th) Street.
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.
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
Trip pass ticket from the Norfolk & Western Railway Company for Roy B. Allman. The pass lists Allman as a machinist and is for traveling from Cincinnati to Portsmouth. Good for one trip from June 28, 1923 to July 27, 1923. Pass was requested by F. L. Gardner. Back of pass lists conditions. Tear on the bottom edge of pass. Serrated edges.
Trip pass ticket from the Norfolk & Western Railway Company for Roy B. Allman and wife Mrs. R. B. Allman. The pass lists Allman as a machinist and is for traveling from Columbus to Portsmouth. Good for one trip from August 6, 1923 to September 5, 1923. Pass was requested by F. L. Gardner. Back of pass lists conditions. Pass opens to reveal an identical pass beneath, like a tear off receipt still attached. Serrated edges.
