Black and white photo image of Tracy Park submerged in flood water. 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 four men in a boat surrounded by flood water and treetops, Tracy Park, Portsmouth, Ohio 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 booth for Herms Floral Company at the Korn Karnival. The booth was composed of trees, plants, and a miniature house. The Korn Karnival was a predecessor to River Days. It was in the Fall and lasted from 1913 to 1917. A parade was held every evening and booths were set up along Chillicothe Street. Herms Floral Company was located at 817 Sixth (6th) Street.
Black & white press photo of the fire facing north on Chillicothe Street. The building burning is the second Masonic Temple Building in Portsmouth. It was built in 1906 at the north west corner of Chillicothe and Fourth (4th) Streets. After the fire it was re-built to only four floors and housed Kobackers Department Store until 1971. In 1981 Desco Credit Union acquired the building. Wolff clothing store is in the foreground.
Stamped on back: "Reference Dept. Dec. 10, 1925 N.E.A.
Red, blue, yellow, and white advertisement for Shively Coal Company on the corner of Gallia and West Streets, New Boston. Also a military insignia guide with wheel for Army and Navy. Forrest Shively sold his service station in 1941 but continued coal office.
Light-weight metal miniature tray with embossed decorative edging surrounding an image of the Portsmouth Public Carnegie Library. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000.00 to Portsmouth to build a free public library. The library opened in 1906 at 1220 Gallia Street, where it is still serving Scioto County.
Black and white photo image of Camp Breezy Point in South Webster. The camp was a Civilian Conservation Camp or public relief program for unemployed young men. The camp supplied unskilled manuel labor jobs that focused on preservation efforts for wildlife, public building projects, bridges, etc.
Clear glass NEHI beverage bottle with all over embossed design. near the center Nehi logo is: "Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. 9 fluid ounces minimum contents." At the bottom: "Nehi Bottling Co. Portsmouth, Ohio."
May 21, 1930, page 12 Portsmouth Times ad: "Nehi, Chero Cola Bottling Works, Carbonated Beverages, All Flavors, At all Dealers, Ask for Pasteurized Chocolate Soda,--317 2nd St., Phone 284." Nehi Bottling Works of 116 Jefferson St. advertised Royal Crown Cola on page 20 of the Portsmouth Times October 13, 1939.
