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.
Black and white photo image of Bigelow Methodist Church at 415 Washington Street since 1957. 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.
White ceramic plate with black print and image of Bigelow Methodist Church. Back of plate has brief history of the church. Print says: "Bigelow Methodist Church, Washington St. At Fifth, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1803-1853."
Color tinted image of 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.
The Biggs House was built at the corner of Front and Market Streets. In 1980, it became part of the Riverview Retirement Center along with the Washington Hotel. The main entrance of the Biggs House now faces the courtyard shared with the Washington and its side doors are on 445 Front Street.
One of the best known and most popular hotels in Ohio. The Biggs House was located at 455 Front Street. The Great Fire on March 6, 1871 destroyed the hotel, but it was immediately rebuilt, retaining its original name: the Biggs House. Now it is the site of the Union Mission.
