Scanned page 194 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing typed text detailing the origin of The Portsmouth Gas Company, orig 1855, on Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Streets and the collector, James "Uncle Jimmy" McCann who went around and collected payment. Billy "Uncle Billy" McGee became the official gas lamp lighter.
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white image of 6 unidentified men and a City of Portsmouth Resolution of thanks to H.A. Lorberg for his help in securing a donation for Andrew Carnegie to build the Portsmouth City Library.
Scanned page 193 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing typed text detailing the origin of The Portsmouth Gas Company, orig 1855, on Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Streets and the first lighted public building: All Saints Church. All Saints had their first evening service on Sunday, October 7, when the parish Rector, Dr. E. Burr preached on the text, "God said, Let there be light, and there was light."
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white images of an unidentified group; L.C. Robinson & George Davis Residences; Third (3rd) Street Engine House
Scanned page 192 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing typed text detailing the origin of The Portsmouth Gas Company, orig 1855, on Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Streets and the changes and expansions to businesses.
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white images of Hon. W. A. Hutchins' Family and Friends; and the Bridges & Co. storefront.
Scanned page 191 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing typed text detailing the origin of The Portsmouth Gas Company, orig 1855, on Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Streets and the changes and expansions to businesses.
Scanned page 190 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing typed text detailing the origin of The Portsmouth Gas Company, orig 1855, on Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Streets and changes to the Railroad; arrivals of exhibits and visitors.
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white images of Wilhelm The Saddler and Louis Adair. A handwritten note of compliments from Mr. and Mrs. E. Varner.
Scanned page 189 from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing typed text detailing the origin of The Portsmouth Gas Company, orig 1855, on Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Streets and the some of the first who began selling fixtures and pipes: Richard Spry, plumbing shop; Wm. Burt; John Jones; E. S. Jenkins & Co.; Jas. West; and Roy Kugelman.
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white images of "Sute" Gilbert and the 1884 Flood taken from Kentucky, looking north across the river.
