This plate depicts the Academy Building, built in 1809 and designed by James Nutter. The school was re-modeled starting in 1895-96 to become the city's public library, as identified here. When the library moved to its new home on Parrott Ave. in 2006, the building became part of the Discover Portsmouth Center, operated by the Portsmouth Historical Society and now hosts the Society's annual exhibitions.
Round plate inscribed "Public Library/ Portsmouth, N.H." Marked on bottom: "semi-porcelain / (bow and arrow) / HFS(?)Co."
Diam. 7 1/2 in.
Round plate with lines, border with three floral passages, and image of Portsmouth Academy Bldg. Blue on white.
Made by Harker Pottery Co. of East Liverpool, Ohio, active 1890-1972
