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.
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.
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…
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;…
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.
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 14
Captain William P. Ripley was a boatman and was captain of many vessels including: "The Reliance", "The Swallow", "The Moses McClellan" and "The Fannie Dugan".