From 1918 to 1935, the building belonged to Ann Rice. In 1926, it became a beauty shop that she owned. From 1937 to 1964 it was Thomas Dairy Bar. From 1971 to 1988 it was the American Cancer Society County Unit. In 2000 it became Redoutey's Driver Education School.
Black and white photo negative of the Portsmouth Times & The Irving Drew buildings located at 1206 9th Street. The U.G. Drake Printing Co. building can also be seen. It was owned by Ulysses Grant Drake.
