Colorized image of the lakeside in Millbrook Park. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. Greatly damaged by the flood, it was totally dismantled by 1935.
Colorized photo image of the Tennis Court and Club House in Millbrook Park. Among a bowling alley, ice skating rink, and even a roller coaster, Millbrook Park also boasted a Tennis court and a club house along the extensive walking path that ran through the park.
Colorized image of the building. The Commercial Club was an organization formed to promote the Republican party. It was incorporated in Portsmouth September 20, 1899. In 1911, property was transferred to Knights of Columbus.
Colorized image of the train depot with horses, buggies, people. The Southern Express Company, agent Harry Rodgers, 534 Second (2nd) Street, is listed in the 1914 Portsmouth City Directory.
Black and white photo image of the Norfolk & Western Railway Bridge over the Scioto River at Vera Junction in Portsmouth. The Flood of 1913 severely damaged a mid section, but it was repaired and was in use until 2003.
"The Ohio Valley is famous in song and story" is on card. Colorized photo image of first U.S. Grant Bridge opened in 1927 showing Kentucky, Portsmouth, Scioto River and hills in background. Also known as the Fullerton Bridge, it was a toll bridge until 1974, was demolished in 2001 and replaced in 2006.
