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  • Collection: Historic Postcards

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Black & white photo of floodwaters surrounding Bigelow M. E. Church Building, 415 Washington St, in January 1937

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Sepia tone photo image of the motor tune-up department. Inset circular photo of "Bill".
On back shows advertisement and location- 1511 Gallia Street. Business was at this location 1935-1941.

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Black and white photo image of individuals sitting and standing in front of tents

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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…

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Black & white photo of passengers in cars and crowds in foreground. The roof of the Norfolk & Western Depot at Tenth (10th) and Waller Streets shows at the left. On February 13, 1911 the Portsmouth Daily Times reported 3000 people gathered at the…

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Black and white scanned photo postcard of the Billy Sunday Tabernacle. The tabernacle was located at the corner of Gallia and Lincoln Streets and extended south to Seventh (7th) Street.

Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Sepia tone photo image of tabernacle building, utility poles, horse and wagon, ice cream stand across street. The tabernacle was located at the corner of Gallia and Lincoln Streets and extended south to Seventh (7th) Street. It was built in five…

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black & white photo image of the tabernacle interior showing empty benches, posts supporting ceiling framework, electric lights, crowd seated in distant section. The tabernacle was located at the corner of Gallia and Lincoln Streets and extended …

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Black and white scanned photo postcard of the Billy Sunday Tabernacle. The tabernacle was located at the corner of Gallia and Lincoln Streets and extended south to Seventh (7th) Street.
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