Colorized photo image of the Bigelow Church located at 415 Washington Street. Originally Bigelow United Methodist, erected 1857-1858, dedicated 1859. Partially destroyed by fire in 1859 and again in 1867, re-occupied in 1869. The building survived major floods: 1889, 1913, 1921 & 1937. The church was named after Russell Bigelow a circuit rider and young minister. The building is listed on National Register of Historic Buildings.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is typed text detailing an event in 1867 in which the Bigelow Church, on Washington Street, was severely damaged by a fire. The Sixth (6th) Street M. E. Church was also damaged. Reverend Thomas Robjent; Second Presbyterian Church
Pictured: Home for Aged Women, located at the corner of Front and Chillicothe Streets. T. K. Funk and Mayor Glidden are pictured below. All photos cut from Pictorial Portsmouth book.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page: black and white photo of the first Bigelow Church with a brief typed history beneath the image. The church was built in 1834 and was located on the north side of Second (2nd) Street.
Below: Henry R. Kinney and General W. H. Raynor, both prominent Portsmouth citizens. Both images cut from Pictorial Portsmouth book.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page 208. Bigelow Church; Turkey Supper (1916); Judge Crain; Isaac Farley Jr.; First National Bank (1913); James Lodwick; C. Cohen; Second (2nd) Street; R. W. Anderson
Black and white image of the first Bigelow Church. It was built in 1834 by C. C. Hyatt. It was located at 342 Second (2nd) Street. Reverend George Crum was the first pastor.
Colorized image of the church building located at 415 Washington Street since 1858. Bigelow was named after Russell H. Bigelow, 1793-1835. He was a Methodist circuit rider, missionary to Indians, and chaplain of Ohio Penitentiary. As of 1984, the non-denominational congregation is known as Bigelow Church.
Colorized photo image of the Bigelow M. E. Church located at 415 Washington Street since 1858. It was named after Russell H. Bigelow. (1793-1835) He was a Methodist circuit rider, missionary to Indians, and chaplain of the Ohio Penitentiary. As of 1984, the non-denominational congregation is known as Bigelow Church.
Colorized image of the Bigelow M. E. Church located at 415 Washington Street since 1858. Bigelow was named after Russell H. Bigelow, 1793-1835. He was a Methodist circuit rider, missionary to Indians, and chaplain of Ohio Penitentiary. As of 1984, the non-denominational congregation is known as Bigelow Church.
Scanned unnumbered page from Henry A. Lorberg scrapbook containing black & white image of B. B. Gaylord. Event announcements for a Turkey Supper at Bigelow M. E. Church and the 90th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church. A clipped ad for Sam. M. Johnson, Attorney-at-Law.
