Visual Archives
"Glimpses into a world long gone."
Winter at Rose Island
A contemporary look at the park's ruins and natural beauty.
View Through Trees
A glimpse of the river through the winter forest.
Sunset Through Trees
Golden hour light filtering through the bare branches.
The Portersville Bridge over 14-Mile Creek
Majestic nearly 100-year-old iron bridge.
Winter Leaves
Fallen leaves covering the historic grounds.
Boat Landing Sign
Sign marking the historic boat landing area.
David Rose's Fresh 'Spring Water Aquifer' Dispenser
Weathered concrete foundations from the park era.
Metal Fire Ring Near Cabins Along the Ohio
Rusted metal ring embedded in the ruins.
Rose Island Sign Pillars
The stone pillars that held the historic Rose Island sign, greeting hundreds of thousands of visitors arriving by steamboat at the dock.
River Bank
The quiet Ohio River shoreline in winter.
Blue Flood Marker at Cabin's Location
Pole marking historic flood levels. And there are others with much higher marks.
River View
Expansive view of the Ohio River.
Trail to the Swinging Bridge
The trail that led to the 400-foot swinging bridge across 14 Mile Creek. The two cement posts visible in the path secured the bridge on this side of the creek.