Colorized image of the bridge crossing the Ohio River to Portsmouth (background) "Portsmouth's population exceeds 50,000" printed on front. "The Portsmouth Fullerton Bridge Co. owners, the Dravo Construction Company, Pittsburgh, PA. Builders on back. The first US Grant Bridge carried US Route 23 across the Ohio River from Portsmouth to South Shore/Fullerton in Kentucky. It opened as a toll bridge in 1927, became toll free in 1974, and was razed in 2001.
Black & white photo image of the church located 701 Fifth (5th) Street, dedicated in 1887. In 1918 the German language was banned and the name was changed to First Evangelical Church. The group became known as the Evangelical United Church of Christ in 1956.
Black and white photo image of the church at the corner of Fourth (4th) and Washington Streets. A printed message on the back is an invitation to the "Home Coming" celebration to be held September 27, 1909.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page 130. The Germania Engine House (1850s); Madison Street; Hanson's Grocery; Frank Schmank; First Ward; Germania Fire Company No. 2; Eagle (1867); Isaac Richman (1882); The Germania 'Fire Laddies'; Will Geltz; August Arnold; Droege's Grove
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page 202. Pictured is a typed page giving details about a ghost in Portsmouth that frequented all the barber shops. It was said the ghost was of a courtesan in the west end. A woman would appear on the glass. One day, however, someone broke the glass thus ending the ghost's appearances. Fox's Police Gazette; West End
Bottom typed text: local men formed a small militia unit in preparation for Morgan's Raiders. Although the were ready, Morgan's Raiders did not enter Portsmouth. Instead they passed through Piketon, Jackson, and Pomeroy. Mayor Kerr; Davis' Gun Shop at Chillicothe and Mill Streets; Davis Company; Mountain Belle; Gun Boats; Governor Todd.
