PORTSMOUTH- Scioto Literary is seeking writers, historians, and other interested individuals to
write short histories of buildings in the city of Portsmouth, Ohio that no longer exist.
In partnership with Arcadia Publishing and The History Press, Scioto Literary will publish ‘Lost
Portsmouth,’ a collection of essays that tell the stories of demolished landmarks in the city of
Portsmouth, Ohio.
‘Lost Portsmouth’ is a title in the ‘Lost’ series, which is curated and published by The History
Press. Readers may be familiar with titles such as ‘Lost Cincinnati’ and ‘Lost Akron.’ Each title
includes images of the lost architecture as well as short essays about the history of the building
and its demise.
“Remembering the buildings we’ve lost helps us be intentional about the buildings we still have,
and the ones we want to restore and keep,” said Amanda Page, editor of ‘Lost Portsmouth’ and
founder of Scioto Literary.
“Writing the histories of lost buildings also offers local writers an opportunity to share stories of
the built environment in Portsmouth,” Page said. “The landscape and architecture are a constant
source of inspiration for many writers in and from the area.”
Each essay should be approximately 900 words and include a history of the building and the
story of its demolition. At least one image should accompany the essay, of which permissions
will be secured.
To learn more or to contribute to the anthology, contact Amanda Page at
[email protected] or visit the Scioto Literary website at
sciotoliterary.com/lost-portsmouth.
About Scioto Literary: Based in Portsmouth, Ohio, Scioto Literary supports writers and
storytellers in the tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The organization hosts
readings, workshops, and a fellowship program, as well as produces films focused on stories of
Appalachia or universal stories told through an Appalachian lens.