Sepia colored photo image of of Millbrook Park, Lake, Bridge, man in boat. Levi York began developing Millbrook Park in 1899. It covered over 85 acres. It was totally dismantled by 1935.
Black and white photo image of Billy Sunday. William Ashley Sunday (November 19, 1862 – November 6, 1935) was an American athlete who, after being a popular outfielder in baseball's National League during the 1880s, became the most celebrated and influential American evangelist during the first two decades of the 20th century.
Colorized image of the C & O Depot and the ferry on the Ohio River. The C&O Railway Depot, storage buildings, and water tower were actually on the South Portsmouth, Kentucky side of the Ohio River. The depot (left side) was opened in the early 1900's and was still being used by the Chessie System when it was destroyed by fire May 1, 1975.
Colored photo image of Chillicothe Street at night. At the right is the Turley Building on the northeast corner of Chillicothe and Second (2nd) Streets, built by Leslie Turley in 1905. In 1906 The First National Bank was located in the building. The Checker Store was there from 1952 until 1973. It was razed for the expansion of Shawnee State University in 1992.
Colorized photo image of the Second Presbyterian Church building at Waller and Eighth (8th) Streets. The congregation had built its original building at this location in 1875 when the First Presbyterian congregation expanded. This building of "Humellstown brownstone" was dedicated December 3, 1911 at the same location.
Colorized image of the carnival with booths along Chillicothe Street during the 1915 Portsmouth Korn Karnival. The Korn Karnival was held each fall from 1913 to 1917 when it was suspended due to World War I. There was no admission fee. Many contests were held and many prized were awarded.
