1870’s – Robert E. Lee Saloon in Jacksonport

1870’s – Robert E. Lee Saloon in Jacksonport

Said by residents to be the original Tunstall Tavern in Jacksonport, renamed the Robert E. Lee saloon after the Civil War, this was a favorite watering hole for men of the town.  The outside stairway, large central chimney, and upper gallery place it architecturally...
1890’s – M.L. Cohn & Company Downtown Newport

1890’s – M.L. Cohn & Company Downtown Newport

Located on the southwest corner of Front and Hazel Streets, the M.L. Cohn Company became a leading mercantile establishments in early Newport, later occupied by the Sterling Store.  M.L. Cohn was closely related to the M.M. Cohn who founded the upscale clothing store...