Black and white photo image of Julia Marlowe, a famous actress who was born in England but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost but was changed to Julia Marlowe due to better stage appeal. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, even claiming the titles of the "First Lady of The American Stage" and"World's Greatest Shakespearean Actress."
Black and white photo images of York Place and Gaylord Elm. Gaylord Elm was named to commemorate the Gaylord Rolling Mill, and York Place (York Park) was named for Levi York. The Burgess Steel and Iron Works on West Front Street burned in June of 1898. Levi York re-built his steel plant in Yorktown (New Boston) and the area on Front Street was developed into York Park.
Black and white images of Market Square and F. C. Daehler & Co. F. C. Daehler & Co. was located on 82-86 West Second (2nd) Street. They dealt in furniture, carpets, Queensware, and were also undertakers.
Three black and white images of Millbrook Park including the "Y" Bridge, Bow Bridge, and the Flower Garden. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935.
Black and white photo images of the Home for Aged Women located on the Northwest corner of Front and Chillicothe Streets until 1927, the Corner Book Store located at West Second (2nd) and 205 Chillicothe Streets, the Fourth (4th) Street School, Camp Arion located in Union Township, and an image of several unknown individuals along the Kentucky Hills.
Four black and white photo images of various scenes in Portsmouth including a West End View, Lovers' Lane on Jackson Avenue, a Bruner's Suburban Home, and the steamboat the Bonanza who was captained by William Moore of Portsmouth.
Colorized image of Portsmouth situated along the Ohio River with steamboats traveling along the waters. The steamboat on the left is called the Scioto, and the one on the right is the Ashland. The U. S. Hotel can be made out in the background.
Sepia toned image of Front Street from York Place in Portsmouth. It occupied the site of the Gaylord Rolling Mills, stretching from Front Street to Court and Chillicothe.
