Colorized image of the interior of the dancing academy, which was owned by Fred W. Baesman per the 1924 city directory. "We cater to respectable people only." on the back.
Colorized photo image of the Indian Head Rock, which was usually visible about once in a decade, when the Ohio River was extremely low. (before locks and dams) Prominent citizens scratched their names or initials on the rock. There is a sort of…
Colorized photo image of ice skaters at the Athletic Park. On the back of the card is an advertisement for the election of J.J. Brushart for Assessor of Real Property.
Pink shaded photo image of the home the Marlowe family moved into on Second (2nd) Street in 1873. Julia was born Sarah Francis Frost in England. She became a world famous actress in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Colorized photo image of the childhood home of Julia Marlowe, a famous actress who was born in England, but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, claiming the titles…
Black and white photo of the home for older ladies at the corner of Front and Chillicothe Streets.The home was a residence for women, 65 and older, who no longer had homes of their own or relatives to care for them. Only residents of the City of…