The Bob Graham Photo Collection
Title
The Bob Graham Photo Collection
Description
Photos Bob Graham allowed the library scan.
Collection Items
Flooded Middleport.
A postcard of what is believed to be North Second Avenue in Middleport. Possibly around Coal Street.
2nd St. Middleport and Flood Waters
Postcard showing a flooded Middleport, looking up 2nd St. toward the T. Foreman & Abbott visible on right.
Unknown Bridge
Postcard showing an unknown bridge over a stretch of what appears to be the Ohio River
1907 Flood, Middleport
Postcard showing Middleport in the January 1907 flood, looking at Mill St. and N. 2nd St. Also visible are (L-R) Rathburn's Department Stores, C. Davis & Co Drugs, and Lewis & Coe Clothing.
Text on back reads:
Middleport during recent high water
Text on back reads:
Middleport during recent high water
1907 Flood, Middleport
North 2nd St and Rutland St. in Middleport in the January 1907 flood.
Pictured: Foreman & Abbott (Left, on corner) and Woolen Mill (right)
Pictured: Foreman & Abbott (Left, on corner) and Woolen Mill (right)
Five and Dime Opening Sale
Postcard showing an opening sale of the Five and Dime in Pomeroy.
Text on back reads:
Awful Busy
Both well
Laura only weighs
219. Some baby.
-
other side myself & store
on opening day July - 25th
Text on back reads:
Awful Busy
Both well
Laura only weighs
219. Some baby.
-
other side myself & store
on opening day July - 25th
Unknown Rutland High School Class
An unknown class of Rutland High School sitting in front of the school, group photo. Text on back reads "Group III #2"
Unknown Rutland High School Class
An unknown class of Rutland High School, group photo. Text on back reads "Group III #1"
Rutland High School 37th Reunion Program (05/28/66)
Program of events, guests, officers, and menu from the 37th annual Rutland High School Reunion, dated May 28, 1966.
Locals Standing on Sidewalk
Local residents standing on a sidewalk.
Text on back reads:
Don Kennedy
Walter Wells
Text on back reads:
Don Kennedy
Walter Wells
Little's Restaurant & Locals
Local residents sitting in front of Little's Restaurant.
Text on back reads:
Earl Nelson
Jr. Schoonover
Bill Larbeus
Text on back reads:
Earl Nelson
Jr. Schoonover
Bill Larbeus
Pomeroy Ohio Riverfront
Pomeroy Ohio Riverfront during Sternwheeler Festival as seen from Mason, WV.
The Farmers Bank and Trust Company
The 1st President of the Farmers Bank & Trust Company, W.F. Reed on the left in front of the bank on Court Street, in Pomeroy, Ohio.
The 1st Maytag Dealer in Pomeroy, Ohio
The 1st Maytag Dealer in Pomeroy, Ohio located on the corner of Mechanic St and Main (as there is no junction of Mechanic St and Main St, this must be Mechanic St and 2nd Ave).
Sugar Run under Ohio River flood waters.
Sugar Run in Pomeroy, Ohio, under Ohio River flood waters. Sugar Run School can be seen in the background.
The sternwheeler, John W. Hubbard, pushing barges down the Ohio River.
The sternwheeler, John W. Hubbard, pushing barges down the Ohio River past Minersville, Ohio .
The sternwheeler, Fairplay, pushing barges down the Ohio River
The sternwheeler, Fairplay, of the Campbell Transportation Company, pushing barges down the Ohio River.
Sternwheelers moored at Pomeroy, Ohio
The sternwheelers, Attaboy & Majestic, moored on the Ohio River, at Pomeroy, Ohio.
Crow's Family Restaurant In Pomeroy, Ohio
Crow's Steak House (Crow's Family Restaurant) was started in 1957, by Thomas Crow, D.D.S. and his two sons, Robert H. and Thomas D. Crow. The facility was remodeled from a gas station with the capacity of 13 stools and 2 booths, resulting in a total…
Pomeroy Bend Bridge seen from above the Pomeroy on ramp.
Pomeroy Bend Bridge (Pomeroy Mason Bridge) as seen from above the Pomeroy Ohio on ramp. The Toll House can be seen in the background .
Pomeroy Bend Bridge from the Pomeroy side.
Pomeroy Bend Bridge (Pomeroy Mason Bridge) as seen from the Pomeroy side of the bridge. The new Bridge Of Honor can be seen under construction, in the background.
Pomeroy Bend Bridge Toll House
Pomeroy Bend Bridge Toll house in Mason, WV. The toll house as closed after the bridge was paid for.
Standard Oil Co. station on Main & Spring Ave
Standard Oil Co. station on Main Street and Spring Ave in Pomeroy Ohio. Central School seen I the background.
Christmas advertisement using Pomeroy-Mason Bridge.
Christmas advertisement showing Pomeroy-Mason Bridge and Santa and reindeer flying above.
Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio
Main Street viewed from the lower parking lot in Pomeroy, Ohio (appears to be a colorized photo).
Boat going downriver past the Old Charter Oak Tipple.
Boat going downriver past the Old Charter Oak Tipple in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Boat going upriver past the Old Charter Oak Tipple.
Boat going upriver past the Old Charter Oak Tipple in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Pomeroy Basketball team
Pomeroy Basketball team: from left….. Unknown, Jack Selig, Roland Daniels, John Davis, George Dallas, Ed Young, Bob Banitz, John Werry, Bill Yochum, Don Betzing. Coaches: John Dill & Herden Wilkes.
Sorting mail after rock fall damage to Pomeroy Post Office
Joe Struble sorts mail amongst the damage caused by a rockfall on December 2, 1971, to the Pomeroy Post Office.
Rock fall damage to inside of sorting area of Pomeroy Post Office.
Rock fall damage to inside of sorting area of Pomeroy Post Office.
Rock fall in parking area of Pomeroy Post Office.
Rock fall into parking area & sorting area of Pomeroy Post Office .
Convertible in front of Karr & VanZandt Motor Sales
1954 Cadillac Series 62 convertible in front of Karr & VanZandt Motor Sales. In car: Bill Childs - driver, Bill Atkins - middle front, George Meinhart - right front, Howard (?) rear middle, Gov. Lausche - rear left, Broiler Festival King - Fred…
Convertible in front of Karr & VanZandt Motor Sales
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible in front of Karr & VanZandt Motor Sales. In the car are: Margaret Follrod - driver, Hortense (Horty) Jobb - front right, Elenor Thomas - rear right, Virginia Crew - rear center, & unknown - rear left. Irving Karr -…
Pomeroy High and Jr. High schools
Pomeroy High and Jr. High Schools on Main Street, Pomeroy, Ohio, viewed from Mason WV.
Excelsior Salt Works truck being loaded.
A truck at the Excelsior Salt Works being loaded by a forklift.
Excelsior Salt Works
Excelsior Salt Works in Pomeroy, Ohio. Signage: Ohio River Salt Red Hog Brand. Stock Feeding, Meat Curing, Water Softening.
Excelsior Salt Works Inc.
Excelsior Salt Works Inc. founded in 1860, Main Street façade, Pomeroy, Ohio.
Meigs Red Cross War Relief Fund Drive Posterboard.
Meigs Red Cross War Relief Fund Drive Posterboard, mounted on the Meigs Co. Court House with unknown woman
Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio
Court Street Pomeroy, Ohio as viewed from the Court House. Signage includes: "Goessler Jewelry" & "Farmers Bank & Savings Co.".
5 Men standing on the flooded steps of the Meigs Theatre, in Pomeroy, Ohio
Frank Ryther, Albert Werry, Paul Werry, John Werry, & Earl (Scrooge) Jenkins, standing on the flooded steps of the Meigs Theatre (possibly in 1948). All worked there including Mrs "Tish" Werry(cleaning) and Margaret Werry who took tickets.
Steam train near Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio
Steam engine #449 on the tracks beside Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio.
Excelsior Salt Works, Pomeroy, Ohio
Men working at the Excelsior Salt Works in Pomeroy, Ohio. The back of the photo (010.tif) just says Excelsior Salt Pomeroy, Ohio.
View of Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio
View of Main Street Pomeroy Ohio, from the lower parking lot. Signage includes: "5¢ and 10¢ Store" & "Hotel Martin".
Train tracks & caboose in Pomeroy, Oho
Train tracks & a Chesapeake & Ohio caboose in Pomeroy, Ohio, just south of Monkey Run.
Evidence at Sherrif's Office
Prosecutor Bernerd Fultz with evidence at Sheriff's Office, from Langsville, Ohio robbery.
Evidence at Sheriff's Office.
Back of Photo (004.tif) explains the photo as: Howard Frank (Deputy), Ralph Barcus, Sheriff Bob Hartenbach, Prosecutor Bernerd Fultz, 2nd & 3rd Person Robbed a man at Langsville, Ohio, named Stout. Bob Hartenbach picked the men up hitchhiking after…
Court Street viewed from Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio
Court Street viewed from main Street Pomeroy, Ohio. Signage includes "Goessler Jewelry".
Peacock Coal Co. Loading coal onto horse-drawn carts
Peacock Coal Co. Loading coal onto horse-drawn carts
The old Beacon Station at the corner of Nye Ave. and Chester Rd (S.R. 7). Lorenzo Dew Davis and Emma Davis
The old Beacon Station at the corner of Nye Ave. and Chester Rd (S.R. 7). Lorenzo Dew Davis and Emma Davis
Driving from the Pomeroy Bend (Pomeroy-Mason) bridge towards Pomeroy
Driving from the bridge towards Pomeroy
"White House Tavern, 1904", New St., Pomeroy, Ohio
"White House Tavern, 1904", New St., Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy Bend (Pomeroy-Mason) Bridge from lower road.
Pomeroy Bend (Pomeroy-Mason) Bridge from lower road.
Southern Rural School District Bus
Southern Rural School District Bus, parked in front of Pomeroy Motor Co. (local Chevrolet dealer, 1940 Chevrolet bus with Wayne body)
Main St. and parking lot with a train moving through
Main St. and parking lot in Pomeroy, Ohio with a train moving through.
"Murial Roberts of Huntington WV. Arrested for Burglary. Taken at Meigs Co. Jail"
"Murial Roberts of Huntington WV. Arrested for Burglary. Taken at Meigs Co. Jail"
Paddle wheel boats docked at Pomeroy Levee
Paddle wheelers Atta Boy & Majestic docked at Pomeroy Levee
Photo of Ohio River and train, taken from the pedestrian walk on the Pomeroy Bend Bridge.
Photo of Ohio River and train, taken from the pedestrian walk on the Pomeroy Bend (Pomeroy-Mason) Bridge.
Photo of the road under the Pomeroy Bend Bridge, taken from the top of the hill.
Photo of the road under the Pomeroy Bend Bridge (Pomeroy-Mason Bridge), taken from the top of the hill.
Bill Clark, Durwood Cummins and Tracey Whaley and guitars
Bill Clark, Durwood Cummins and Tracey Whaley and guitars
Entrance to the Pomeroy Mason bridge on the way to Middleport.
Entrance to the Pomeroy Mason bridge (Pomeroy Bend Bridge) on the way to Middleport.
Corner of Main & Court Streets, Pomeroy, Ohio
Corner of Main & Court Streets, Pomeroy, Ohio. Signage includes: Green Lantern, Duke Cleaners, Whaley Dentist, Stifflers, & Davis Warner Insurance
Construction of the Pomeroy Elementary School on Mulberry Ave.
Construction of the Pomeroy Elementary School on Mulberry Ave.
Farmers Bank at the corner of Main St. and Butternut Ave.
Farmers Bank at the corner of Main St. and Butternut Ave.
Aftermath of International Tractor Sales fire on Butternut Ave, Pomeroy, Ohio
Aftermath of International Tractor Sales fire on Butternut Ave, Pomeroy, Ohio
Main St Pomeroy, Ohio
Main St Pomeroy, Ohio Signage includes: Hotel Martin, Ben Franklin, & The City Loan.
Towboat passing Pomeroy south of the Pomeroy Bend Bridge.
Towboat passing Pomeroy south of the Pomeroy Bend Bridge (Pomeroy-Mason Bridge).
Passenger sternwheeler "Delta Queen" passing Pomeroy, Ohio on the Ohio River.
Passenger sternwheeler "Delta Queen" passing Pomeroy, Ohio on the Ohio River.
Towboat passing north of Pomeroy near Keer's Run.
Towboat passing north of Pomeroy near Keer's Run on the Ohio River.
Towboat passing the Pomeroy Bend Bridge on the Ohio River.
Towboat passing the Pomeroy Bend Bridge (Pomeroy-Mason Bridge) on the Ohio River.
Ohio Barge Line towboat passing under the Pomeroy Bend Bridge.
Ohio Barge Line towboat passing under the Pomeroy Bend Bridge (Pomeroy Mason Bridge).
Icy river closed to boats but people were able to walk across.
Icy river closed to boats but people were able to walk across.
"Richard Motle - Chicago, IL" approaching the bridge
"Richard Motle - Chicago, IL" approaching the bridge
"Mr. Criss - Pittsburgh, PA" approaching the bridge
"Mr. Criss - Pittsburgh, PA" approaching the bridge
"B.F. Shearer" passing Pomeroy
"B.F. Shearer" passing Pomeroy, just north of the Pomeroy Bend Bridge.
Towboat and barges passing on the Pomeroy Bend Bridge during winter.
Towboat and barges passing on the Pomeroy Bend Bridge during winter.
Barge passing upper Pomeroy, Ohio.
Barge passing upper Pomeroy at the downriver side of Charter Oak Coal Company.
"Orleanian" passing Pomeroy
The towboat, "Orleanian" passing Pomeroy taken from the Pomeroy Bend Bridge.
Towboats on the Ohio River.
Towboats on the Ohio River, between The pomeroy Bend Bridge and downtown Pomeroy.
Main Street Flood, 1913
Main Street Pomeroy under flood water from the Ohio River taken from a boat on Main Street. Signage includes: Ellis Clothing & Books, Elberfelds, & Schlaegel's.
Main Street Flood, c. 1937
Main Street Pomeroy under flood water from the Ohio River taken from a boat facing downstream towards Middleport, Ohio. Signage includes: Pomeroy Chevrolet.
Monroe Pickens Home, Antiquity
"Monroe & Esther Pickens Home. Rich & Bertha Wolfe in the background. Sold to Okie & Lila then to Robert & Darlene Graham in 1950's."
Harry "Popgun" Stobart & Pony
"Riverside Mill is on the left. Community Lodge Hall and Standard Oil Co. on the right"
Antiquity Flood
"Antiquity- in front of Charlie Parsons - Big Don Stobart's barn floating next to road."
Boat Passing Antiquity
House was "The American Legion Hall. Where Dave Shain's house is. Early 1950's"
Antiquity Class photo
Names of individuals in the photo:
Bottom row Left to Right:
Teacher Cora Balser, Eve Sayre, Betty Buck, Irene Ward, Betty Roberts, Mary Shain, Adria Diddle.
Second Row
Mary Donovan, Faye Donovan, Alberta Sayre, Dixie Stobart, Elmer Ribel, Dean…
Bottom row Left to Right:
Teacher Cora Balser, Eve Sayre, Betty Buck, Irene Ward, Betty Roberts, Mary Shain, Adria Diddle.
Second Row
Mary Donovan, Faye Donovan, Alberta Sayre, Dixie Stobart, Elmer Ribel, Dean…
Riverside Mill, Antiquity, OH
Series of photos of the Riverside Mill in Antiquity, OH
1. The Riverside Mill in Antiquity, Ohio
2. Lumber for sale on the riverfront at Antiquity
3. Loading dock for Riverside Mill
4. Other buildings at Riverside Mill
1. The Riverside Mill in Antiquity, Ohio
2. Lumber for sale on the riverfront at Antiquity
3. Loading dock for Riverside Mill
4. Other buildings at Riverside Mill
Sugar Run Elementary 5th Grade Class
It is believed to be the 5th grade class of Sugar Run Elementary pictured with their teacher, Mr. Bob Roberts.
One known student: Tommy Smith, seated at far right on the first row.
One known student: Tommy Smith, seated at far right on the first row.
Rock Fall News Article, 02/15/1906
Rock fall on the Darling House on Salt St. Family escapes injury.
Circus Parade on Main St.
1: A Circus Wagon with a brass band on the top travels down Main St.
2: Elephants in the Circus Parade headed down Main St.
2: Elephants in the Circus Parade headed down Main St.
Jacob B. Elberfeld II & Store
Jacob B. Elberfeld II at the Second St. entrance to his store. His carpets are displayed. Newspaper article on back
Old Telephone Building
Circa World War I. Residents and cart standing in front of the old telephone building. The caption reads "Soldiers in Charge"
Frozen Ohio River, 1940
Feb., 1940 - The River was frozen 11 inches thick. People were walking, skating and bicycling across.
High Glass Motion Picture Pavilion
Motion picture theatre on the riverbank at the end of Sycamore St. Washed away in the 1913(?) flood
Schwegman & Roedel
Schwegman & Rodel Merchandise, on Kerrs Run. Later became the Bookmobile headquarters
Uniformed Men, Main St. Pomeroy
Group of unknown uniformed men on Main St . J. A Franz Groceries and Liquors. F.W.Steinbauer.
2nd St. Home, Pomeroy
Large home on Second St., next door to the Carnegie Library. A sign advertising PRINTING is visible.
Ewing Store Wagon, Parade
Ewing General Store wagon ready for a parade. 1910-1911. Description on back.
Middleport Meat Wagon
Home Delivery of meat by a wagon pulled by a horse. C.F.Besserer Meat Market in Middleport
Main St., 1908 Flood
Ice and flood water on Main St. Ellis Clothing, Hartwell Miners, Elberfelds Carpets and Cloaks
Pomeroy in Autumn
Aerial view of Pomeroy in the Fall. Mulberry Ave., Mechanic Ave. and Butternut Ave.
Shriners on Parade, Main St.
John Zerkle, mayor of Middleport, leading the Shriners in a parade. Hotel Martin, Ben Franklin's
Fire Trucks at Tall Timbers
"Rt. 7, North of Pomeroy, O. Beer joint - Killroy's, then Sundown, now Tall Timbers"
Flooded Sugar Run Mill
Picture of a flooded Sugar Run Mill believed to be taken from around the intersection of Mulberry Avenue and Lasley Street.
Flooded Ebersbach Building
Ebersbach Building with flood water up to the second floor. Now the Eagles Building
Court St. Flood, Pomeroy
Green Lantern Tavern on the right and Blue & Gray Restaurant on the left corner
Flooded Mulberry Avenue
Flooded home on Mulberry Avenue. Present (2019) address of home in forefront is 201 Mulberry Avenue.
Carnegie Library Flood Cleanup
Carnegie Library on Second St., next to the Post Office. Cleanup after flood
Pomeroy Residences in Flood
The home pictured on the left side of the photo is located at the interection of Union Ave. and Mulberry Ave, Pomeory. The home in the center of the photo is no longer standing, and the home furthest in the background is still standing as of this…
Flooded Pomeroy
Western Union/Crow Bldg. and the Pomeroy Presbyterian Church (later converted to Meigs Theatre)
Front St. Pomeroy
Old picture of Hotel Remington and New York Clothing on Main St., formerly called Front St.
Upper Pomeroy Flooding
Flooding at Upper Pomeroy. A.W. Seebohm's Drugs, Gloeckner Meat Shop, J.A. Franz & Sons Groceries
Students with Saxophones, Main St. Pomeroy
Local students carrying saxophones in front of Main St. Stark Drugs, Hartley & Bennett Shoes and Pomeroy Pastry Shop visible along right
Flooded houses on Butternut and surrounding vicinity.
Brick home in picture has a present (2019) address of 143 Butternut Avenue. It is believed this picture was taken from Lincoln Hill.
Sugar Run Mill, 1939
The back of Sugar Run Mill, between Mulberry Ave. and Butternut Ave. Winter of 1939
Surveying Flood Damage, Sugar Run
View of the damage after a flood at Sugar Run. Bob Hennessey and Bob Roberts
Flood on Corner of Court & 2nd, Pomeroy
Flood at corner of Court and Second Sts. Court Grill visible
Pomeroy 3rd Ward Fire Department, c. 1930
3rd Ward Fire Department around 1930. Changing from horses to trucks. Description on back.
Names:
Front L-R: Otho Tracy, Walter Hamm, Charles Graber, Ralph Gilmore, Sheck Schoenlein, Henry Durst, Fred Rayborn, Shall Durst, Ed Durst
Middle…
Names:
Front L-R: Otho Tracy, Walter Hamm, Charles Graber, Ralph Gilmore, Sheck Schoenlein, Henry Durst, Fred Rayborn, Shall Durst, Ed Durst
Middle…
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Cutout - Pomeroy
Ripley's Believe it or Not features Pomeroy, noted for its lack of cross streets. Population is 4,294!
Class of 1912 Graduates, Syracuse
Class of 1912 graduates, Syracuse, OH.
Class list on back:
"First Row-Left to Right- Clara Ables Rizer, Maude Cross Butterfield, Eugenia Ogden Dutte, Carolyn Ellis Thomas, Myrtle Philson Turnbull, Grace Sayre Krider.
Second Row-Ivan Pickens,…
Class list on back:
"First Row-Left to Right- Clara Ables Rizer, Maude Cross Butterfield, Eugenia Ogden Dutte, Carolyn Ellis Thomas, Myrtle Philson Turnbull, Grace Sayre Krider.
Second Row-Ivan Pickens,…
Syracuse Grade School
A photo of the Syracuse Grade School which was decommissioned as a school in 2002 by Southern Local Schools. It was purchased by Robert Wingett, a Syracuse resident, and donated to the Village of Syracuse to operate as a community center in the…
Peacock Coal Co., Mine 16, Syracuse
Wilbur Sauvage, Peacock Coal Co., Tipple at Mine 16
Peacock Coal Co. Mine 16 - Engine Room and Bathhouse
Explanation on back.
Peacock Coal Co. Mine 16 - Engine Room and Bathhouse
Explanation on back.
1905 Syracuse Ball Team
1905 Syracuse Ball Team
Names on back:
"Top row: Artur Duckworth, Orville Slack, Dana Ables, Johnny Jones, Floyd Coslin, Amos Bohram.
Bottom row: Tom Clark, Walter Ables, Orville Capehart, Bud Roush, Speck McBride."
Names on back:
"Top row: Artur Duckworth, Orville Slack, Dana Ables, Johnny Jones, Floyd Coslin, Amos Bohram.
Bottom row: Tom Clark, Walter Ables, Orville Capehart, Bud Roush, Speck McBride."
Racine Residents & Dog, 1937 Flood
Floyd Hoback, Lawrence Willdone, and dog in Racine during the 1937 flood. Racine Skiff & Boat Co. visible in background.
Collection Tree
- Meigs County Photos
- The Bob Graham Photo Collection