Colored image of the first US Grant Bridge, viewed from the Kentucky side, connecting Ohio and KY by US Route 23, showing Portsmouth in the background. Also known as the Fullerton Bridge, it opened in 1927 as a toll bridge, became toll free in 1974, was razed in 2001, and replaced in 2006.
Colorized image of the Second Presbyterian Church located on Waller and Eighth (8th) Streets. The congregation had built its original building at the same location in 1875 when First Presbyterian expanded. This building of "Humellstown Brownstone" was dedicated December 3, 1911.
Colorized Image of the park featuring the ball field. The land was donated to the city of Portsmouth in 1918 by Simon Labold. Mound Park was named for the remaining part of the elaborate earthworks originally found on the site. The nine acres are surrounded by Grant Street, Seventh (17th) Street and Hutchins Street. The Scioto County Children's Home, built here in 1877, was razed and replaced by the present shelter house.
White ceramic occupational mug with gold lettering and images, including a plaster's trowel (numbered 242). Benjamin F. Goodrich, son of Richard and Jane Bonser Goodrich, was a contracting plasterer by trade.
Color photo image of the house. Jesse Stuart was an American writer, school teacher, and school administrator best known for his short stories and novels set in central Appalachia. Stuart was born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky. He died February 17, 1984 at the age of 77.
Clear glass bottle with blue and white label. Print on back indicates that it was a soda bottle by Dr. Pepper Bottling Company located at 616 Third (3rd) Street, Portsmouth, Ohio. Listed in the 1952 Portsmouth City Directory: Sun Crest Bottling Co. Mrs. Doris A. Hughes President, Marshall M. Holbon Secretary-Treasurer, 610 Third (3rd) Street
Clear glass bottle with blue and white painted label. Front label is a blue A in a white circle on a blue square. On back side in white print: "Circle "A" Brand The sign of Highest Quality Beverages. 7 fluid ounces. Property of Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, Portsmouth, Ohio." The Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. was listed at 616 Third (3rd) Street in the 1947 Portsmouth City Directory.
clear embossed glass bottle; Dr. Pepper, "Good for Life", 10-2-4, 6/12 Ozs. Portsmouth, Ohio on base/bottom.
Marshall Hollan came from Georgia to Portsmouth in 1945, and opened Dr. Pepper Bottling at 616 Third (3rd) Street.
Mr. Hollan, owner and manager of the company, began having financial problems in 1951, and went into receivership.
