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- Collection: Pictorial Portsmouth - The Peerless City - Past & Present
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Jacob J. Bower
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Jacob Bowers
Jacob Bowers
J. C. Watkins
black & white photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
John C. Watkins
John C. Watkins
A. W. Buskirk
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Abraham W. Buskirk worked in the grocery business until 1878, when he started a stove and tinware house in Portsmouth.
Abraham W. Buskirk worked in the grocery business until 1878, when he started a stove and tinware house in Portsmouth.
The Riverside Baseball Club, 1870
black & white photo images from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Images of the team and a roster with corresponding numbers; Kelly, 1st base; Huddleson, left field; Bunting, catcher; Reilly, short stop; Fitzsimmons, pitcher; Sears, centerfield;…
Images of the team and a roster with corresponding numbers; Kelly, 1st base; Huddleson, left field; Bunting, catcher; Reilly, short stop; Fitzsimmons, pitcher; Sears, centerfield;…
The Portsmouth Foundry and Machine Works
black & white artist sketch scanned from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
In 1858, D.N. Murray purchased interest in the boiler company of Ward & Stevenson located at 4th & Jefferson.
In 1863, the name was changed to Murray, Moore & Co. and in…
In 1858, D.N. Murray purchased interest in the boiler company of Ward & Stevenson located at 4th & Jefferson.
In 1863, the name was changed to Murray, Moore & Co. and in…
Captain Francis Cleveland
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Cleveland was an uncle to President Grover Cleveland. He was an engineer and surveyor on the canals. He held city several offices and was involved in local journalism.
Cleveland was an uncle to President Grover Cleveland. He was an engineer and surveyor on the canals. He held city several offices and was involved in local journalism.
J. V. Robinson
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Joshua V. Robinson came to Portsmouth in 1829, and he was instrumental in building the Scioto and Hocking Valley Railroad. Robinson Avenue is named for him.
Joshua V. Robinson came to Portsmouth in 1829, and he was instrumental in building the Scioto and Hocking Valley Railroad. Robinson Avenue is named for him.
George Stevenson
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Landed in Alexandria on a flatboat; later coming to Portsmouth. Was a wagon maker by trade, and he built the first coach in Portsmouth to travel to Piketon and back.
Landed in Alexandria on a flatboat; later coming to Portsmouth. Was a wagon maker by trade, and he built the first coach in Portsmouth to travel to Piketon and back.
Captain John Cook
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
John Cook organized Company K of the 56th O.V.I.and was it's Captain. He was wounded at Champion Hill and had his leg amputated immediately and died only 6 days later.
John Cook organized Company K of the 56th O.V.I.and was it's Captain. He was wounded at Champion Hill and had his leg amputated immediately and died only 6 days later.
"The Old Log Cabin" by Daniel Webster
black & white text image from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 15
"Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Home"
black and white photo image from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 15
log cabin in country setting
log cabin in country setting
"He Never Had a Home" by C. H. Pratt
black and white text image from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 15
poem by C. H. Pratt
poem by C. H. Pratt