Sepia tone photograph image of two gentlemen standing in front of a corn display and brick business. Back of postcard inscribed "907 Gallia, F. D. Newman & Son." The Korn Karnival was a predecessor to River Days. It was held in the Fall and lasted from 1913 to 1917 wjen it was suspended due to World Was I. A parade was held every evening and booths were set up along Chillicothe Street.
Colorized postcard of a pink rose with small white envelope with handwritten letter enclosed: "Feb. 24th Hello Marry how are you I am going to Ports Monday be out in the yard to see if I can see you"
Black and white photo image of Frieda Hemple, the world famous soprano of the Metropolitan Opera. Hemple came to sing in the Portsmouth High School Auditorium on January 25, no year given.
Black and white and color image of Williams Shoe Factory, 830 Murray Street. It was founded March 7, 1922 by three Portsmouth brothers - A. Graves, Forest L., and Paul G. Williams, sons of W. Grant Williams. In 1935 they purchased the Excelsior Shoe Company, built in 1913 at Gallia Street and Campbell Avenue. An addition in 1955 extended the plant to Murray Street. (the left wing in this photo) Williams closed in 1976 and Mitchellace (Sole Choice) moved into the building in 1980.
