The U. S. General Grant Bridge connected Portsmouth to Kentucky by U S Route 23. Also known as the Fullerton Bridge, it opened in 1927 as a toll bridge, became toll free in 1974, and was razed in 2001. The new U. S. Grant Bridge was completed in 2006.
Black and white photo image of the Merigold located at 834 Gallia Street. The Merigold was a confectionery that not only sold sweets but was opened for meals as well. It was opened in 1925 and was constantly referred to as "the most beautiful building in Portsmouth" by the Portsmouth Daily Times.
Colorized image of the U. S. Grant Bridge over the Ohio River at Portsmouth. The bridge, also known as the Fullerton Bridge, opened as a toll bridge in 1927, became toll free in 1974, and closed in 2001 for demolition and replacement.
Colorized image of Chillicothe Street. Glockner Chevrolet Company is on the right, at the corner of 2nd (Second) and Chillicothe, followed by the Hotel Hurth located at the corner of Chillicothe and Third Streets. A plane is flying in the background.
Black and white image of the Grant Bridge going north into Portsmouth on Chillicothe Street (US Route 23). The Grant Bridge, also known as the Fullerton Bridge, opened in 1927 as a toll bridge, became toll-free in 1974, was razed in 2001 and replaced in 2006. Shown and labeled are the York Park Tennis Court, Anderson's, Selby Shoe Company, Hotel Hurth, and the First National Bank.
