Portsmouth, O., Post Office and Sixth (6th) St., Methodist Church

Title

Portsmouth, O., Post Office and Sixth (6th) St., Methodist Church

Description

Colorized photo image on Chillicothe Street showing the Old Stone Post Office at the corner of Gallia and Chillicothe and the Sixth (6th) Street Methodist Church at the corner of Sixth (6th) and Chillicothe. The Post Office was built in 1891, expanded in 1914, closed in 1936, and razed in 1956 for the construction of a five story Montgomery-Ward Department Store. The Sixth (6th) Street Methodist church building was razed in 1928 for the construction of the Masonic Temple.

Creator

The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland Me., U.S.A.
Made in Germany

Date

1913 postmark

Contributor

Donated by the family of Jeanne Collis-Johnston

Format

9 x 14 cm postcard

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library