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In the great fire of 1925, the Masonic Temple building at Chillicothe and Fourth that housed Bragdon's Store was partially destroyed. It was rebuilt to only four floors and in 1928 Kobacker's Department Store opened in this location. After 1971, it…

Digital Image. Rear of the building.
1846-Portsmouth Foundry & Machine Shop. Manufactured boilers, engines and other products. Employed about 50.
Civil War Years- The company manufactured cannons for the Union military.
1864-1865 Murray, Moore &…

Private residence. Constructed 1978 according to the Scioto County Auditor.

Color photo image. Residence located at 408 Sinton Street.

Kidz Biz was located in the old building that was used by Bragdon's Dry Goods Store (409 Chillicothe) in the early 1900s. It closed in 1967. CVS (newer structure) was located where Haas Men's Clothing Store and a drug store were in the early 1900s…

Private residence. Built in 1959 according to the Scioto County Auditor.

The George D. Scudder School was built in 1929. It was considered a "modern platoon style" school with a gym, cafeteria, and separate areas for classrooms. George Drake Scudder was a prominent Portsmouth resident, attorney and school board…

In 1892, the Schloss Brothers & Company, stationers, was listed in the city directory. From 1918 to 1919, the building was Curtis & Shumway, and 1920s, it was Liberty Confectionary/Cafe. It has been used for various commercial businesses including…

Color photo of residence at 415 Glover Street

Color photo image. Residence located at 416 Sinton Street