Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is a typed page giving details about the Ninth Annual Commencement of the Portsmouth High School, Class of 1877. The exercises were held in the Music Hall. The story lists all of the graduates and some history on the Music Hall building. Class composed of: Julia A. Adams; Nellie Crain; Salle M. Feurt; Alice O. Gower; Hattie B. Gunn; Stella A. Kerr; Mattie B. Lynn; Fannie M. Moore; Belle E. Smith; Flora B. Tice; Ada M. Young; Lansing M. Applegate; Fred D. Buskirk; J. N. W. Crawford; Howard A. Johnson; John W. Prendergast; Robert S. Silcox; Music Hall; Musical Festival; Couriers Band; Professor W. L. Blumensheir
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is a typed page giving details about when the Ohio River was frozen in 1872. The story talks about how the steamers were locked in, frozen into the water, and how it was when trying to go from Portsmouth to Ironton during this time. Captain Parrell; R. L. Pritchard; Wharfmaster; Tom Gallagher; Sonny Lambert; Fannie Dugan; Lizzie Bay; City of Portsmouth; Greenup County; Captain McAllister; Militia Company; Captain McQuigg; Ironton Company
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured: Jake Giesler; Indian Rock, Portsmouth, Ohio. The famous boulder appeared in the late 1800's to early 1900's in the Ohio River. It would pop up every decade or so. Prominent citizens scratched their names on the rock. There is an image of a sort of smiling face on the rock that has sparked considerable interest over the years. Some believe this is an ancient Indian hieroglyph. Also pictured are some business ads.
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is the last part of a story from a previous page about the Ohio River and traveling from Portsmouth to Ironton. Also pictured is a card for the Women's Exchange and Employment Company; German Day Parade, October 12, 1903: Celebration Inaugurated by the Germania Maennerchor. Colonel Oliver Wood; Ironton House; J. C. Sample; Sheridan House; Colonel Billy Hughes; Will Ferguson
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is a typed page giving some history about Christ Church at Third and Bond and some of the events that occurred there. Also pictured is a small ad for the Cabinet Makers' Union. Washington Kinney; Peter Kinney; Lloyd Henson; Colonel Kinney; Sheridan Henson; Reverend J. T. Franklin; Sunday School
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is the Buster Novelty Company at 133 West Front Street and a Happy New Year Card to Will M. Pursell in 1885
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is a typed page giving information about Fred Doerr Sr.'s wooden indian sign. During the time that the sign was used, many businesses had forgone the usage of these types of advertisements. This made Doerr's sign a popular feature. He owned a cigar making shop on Market Street. Camp Comfort; Val Roth; Market Square; John Wamser; Val Herbst; Peter Schropp; Binch Hummell; John Saufferer; Charles Stahl; Henry Nageleisen
Photo image of scanned scrapbook page. Pictured is the plant for the Excelsior Shoe Company. The factory was built in 1913. The July 16, 1935 Portsmouth Times announced that Williams Manufacturing Company had purchased the Excelsior Shoe Company building at Gallia Street and Campbell Avenue for $75,000.00. This was another step in the liquidation of the Excelsior Shoe Company.
