black & white photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 13 Shown is the 40 foot Soldiers' Monument dedicated in 1879. It cost $6500.00 and was presented to the city by the Ladies Union Soldiers Circle. The statue represents John Barnes, the…
black & white photo image from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 17
Thomas M. Patterson began his book binding business in 1866, and in 1882, he added making paper boxes to his business.
Originally located at 112 West Second (2nd) Street
black & white photo image from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 20
The caption reads "on the site" but it was "near" the residence. The mound no longer exists.
black & white photo image scanned from book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 8
William A. Soper, candy manufacturer, in his candy wagon. He and his wife would make rounds through the city in the wagon supplied with candy as she played the "grind organ".