Black and white photo image of two male figures amongst trees and snow in Tracy Park. In 1853 Tracy Park was given to the city of Portsmouth by Francis Campbell in honor of his attorney, Samuel M Tracy. John R T Barnes, the first Scioto County soldier to die in the Civil War, is represented on the 40 foot monument which was dedicated in 1879.
Black and white photo image of a large crowd with trolley and buildings in background. Anderson Brothers store was at 301-309 Chillicothe Street from 1899 until 1937 when Sears Roebuck moved into the building..
Black and white photo image of Baesman's Dancing Academy submerged in flood water, with two men in a boat in the foreground. The building was located on Chillicothe Street on the southwest corner of 9th (Ninth). It first appeared in the City Directories in 1924 and was owned and operated by Fred W. Baesman.
Black and white photo image of the interior of Hansen Furniture; several table tops, lamps, and china in display cases. The building was located the corner of Second (2nd) and Court Streets and specialized in selling both furniture and rugs.
Black and white photo image of Kricker Building at 815 Gallia Street, Portsmouth. Built by George Kricker in 1893 facing Government Square, (the Esplanade) it held a bank, grocery, Portsmouth City Offices, jeweler, business college on the third floor, and various other businesses. It was also known as the city building, The Coggswell Lion and water fountain visible in this photo were put in place in 1884. The Esplanade was then known as Fountain Square.
