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Colorized image of the fire brick works along the Ohio River; Kentucky hills in background. Scioto Fire Brick Company was incorporated in 1871. In 1898 the plant covered 13 acres. It suffered a major fire in 1913 and was sold in 1917.

Black and white photo negative of a postcard of the Scioto Fire Brick Works and the N & W Rail Yard Depot in Sciotoville, Ohio.

Letter written to The Buckeye Fire Brick & Clay Company from Ira C. Farney, assistant superintendent,

Invoice to Buckeye Fire Brick & Clay Co.

Letter written to The Buckeye Fire Brick & Clay Company from Ira C. Farney, superintendent, concerning the Sault Ste Marie contract.

Photo image of scanned scrapbook page: pictured is the Scioto County Courthouse with text underneath giving a brief history. This is actually the second courthouse. It was erected in 1836 and eventually razed in 1927.

Colorized photo image of the second Court House in Scioto County. Built in 1836 at Court and Sixth (6th) Streets, it was razed in June 1927 after dedication of the new Court House.

Colorized photo image of Scioto County Country Club. The country club, began in the early 1900's, hosted golf tournaments and various other outdoor activities for people in the county to enjoy,

Colorized photo image of the county children's home, built in 1876 on Grant Street property that now is part of Mound Park. It closed in 1921 when Hillcrest Children's Home opened in Wheelersburg.

Black and white photo image of the children's home built in 1876 on Grant Street property that now is part of Mound Park. It was closed in 1921 when Hillcrest Children's Home opened in Wheelersburg.

Colored image of Hillcrest Children's Home. The Hillcrest county children's home in Wheelersburg was open from 1921 until 1971.

Black & white image of children's home, designed by Devoss & Donaldson, Architects. The Hillcrest county children's home in Wheelersburg was open from 1921 until 1971.