Description
Woods Hall, Springfield College
Building Type
Dormitory
Street/Number
Alden
Neighborhood
Upper Hill
Date
9/23/1912
Photographer
No photographer
Collection
Ralph Slate
Current Condition
Building was renovated beyond recognition in 1960, and demolished in 2008.
Notes
The rear text mentions 166 Alden Street, but that was not a brick building. The building seemed to be related to Springfield College which is on Alden Street. Searching for Springfield College buildings allowed for a visual match to an old colorized postcard.
Reverse Text
Dear Mike + Family. I suppose you think I have forgotten you, but I have been very busy getting ready for school. Write to me and tell me how every body is, and how things are coming at Long Pond. Yours, Owen Home. 166 Alden Street. This picture is where I board.
Addressee
Mr. Mike Martin c/o Bald Mt. House Croghan, N.Y.