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Black and white photo image of some homes of Buena Vista with the Ohio River in front of them. Buena Vista was platted in 1850. A post office garnering the same name was established in 1883. It remained open until 1960.

Colorized image of Union Mills. The grist mill was built by Lemuel Moss in 1834. David Gibson built a distillery nearby in 1857. George Davis bought and operated both businesses from about 1860 until shortly before his death in 1894.

Colorized image of Union Mills. The grist mill was built by Lemuel Moss in 1834. David Gibson built a distillery nearby in 1857. George Davis bought and operated both businesses from about 1860 until shortly before his death in 1894.

Colorized image of a canal boat sailing down the canal with the sun setting in the background.

Colorized image of an advertisement for solar Tip Shoes made only by John Mundell and Co. Philadelphia, but sold for retail in Portsmouth by C. P. Tracy and Co.

Colorized image of a scene in West Portsmouth depicting a man leaning over a stone bridge with a Dry Goods Store in the background.

Sepia toned photo image of Camp Washington, established in the late 1800's, it was a short distance north of Crichton Inn in Rushtown adjacent to four transportation routes: Scioto River, Ohio & Erie Canal, Galena Turnpike (route 104), and Norfolk &…

Sepia photo image of an auto fire engine in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Black and white photo image of the Merigold located at 834 Gallia Street. The Merigold was a confectionery that not only sold sweets but was opened for meals as well. It was opened in 1925 and was constantly referred to as "the most beautiful…

Black and white photo image of Ben Hur Hall at the corner of Chillicothe and Fifth (5th) Streets. The Smoke House Building, facing the Esplanade, was used as a meeting place for many groups throughout Portsmouth.

Photo image of the Hall of McPherson Council No 317 Royal Acranum in Portsmouth

Colorized image of the Women's Club House at the north-west corner of Fifth (5th) & Court Streets. In 1878 the Portsmouth Board of Education gave this building for use as the first public library, also known as the "Wharton Library." The new…