Stone Arch

History

The stone arch is part of a bridge on Park Street, over the water that drains from Upper Lake Falls down past the Little Falls and into Lower Lake. I don't know when it was built, but it's still there! Also check my cabinet card photos for a wonderful view of this bridge.

The Images

All cards are available with both front and back scans, and comments about what is written on the front or back, either by the user or by the publisher, are included below.

Old Arch and Brook: front "OLD ARCH and BROOK, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." "Copyright 1906 by C. M. Nelson" Depicts birch bark peeling back to reveal photo of the arch.; back Undivided back, postmarked Feb 16, 1907 7am in South [Hadley?].
P9086 The Old Stone Arch: front "P9086 The Old Stone Arch, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." "Photo Underwood & Underwood, NY"; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Obviously was pasted in an album previously!
11690 Stone Arch Bridge: front "11690. Stone Arch Bridge, South Hadley, Mass." In lower right: "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Co."; back Divided back, stamp box. "Phostint" Card by Detroit Publishing Co. Postmarked Jul 11, 1910 4:00 (am?pm?) in Meredith, N? "Dear Lettie: I must tell you about my ride Saturday. Herbert took Uncle Nicolas home and his old wagon. I put on a broad brim hat and Remis linen [sweater?]. We went to the ... for supplies. A hot ride over but cooler coming back. H. had me an ... hot, his sleeves rolled. We [brought you] a wheelbarrow, so was ... well. H. told me he ... my rig. I ... all right. Lovingly, [signature - Walter? Mother?]
3379 The Arch: front "The Arch, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass." #3379 Published by Glesmann Bros.; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. N. E. Paper & Stat'y Co., Specialty Printers, Ayer, Mass.
Scene at Mt. Holyoke College: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke College, Showing the Old Arch and Brook, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "A. M. P."; back Divided back, postmarked Mar 2, 1908 10am in South Hadley. Published by Glesman [sic] Bros., South Hadley, Mass. Printed in Germany. #51239 "Didn't I keep my word well? I'd almost be willing to stay now, so you may consclude that it's pretty fine here. Al."
Scene at Mt. Holyoke College: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke College, Showing the Old Arch and Brook. South Hadley, Mass. Designed by Glesman [sic] Bros. So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Mary and I arrive for dinner John"; back Undivided back, postmarked Oct 22, 1906 12midnight in South [Hadley?]. Transit mark Oct 23, 1906 7am in South Acton, Mass. Note the address: "Mrs. Ella F. Hosmer, Home for Widows and Forsaken Maids" - evidently our Ella was a widow, and not a forsaken maid!
Stone Arch: front "Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." A lovely winter scene.; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 10, 1912 7am in South Hadley. #B6082 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Doris:- How goes it? I suppose you're enjoying yourself as much as ever. I hope to see you in less than a week. Oh, how good it will seem to get home & see all you people! With love, Anna."
Through the Old Stone Arch: front "Through the Old Stone Arch, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #B8778 Published by Glesmann Bros., So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card.
3379 The Arch: front "The Arch, So. Hadley, Mass." #3379 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son.; back Divided back, stamp box, postally unused but inscribed. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs. Ayer, Mass. Handwriting is a child's: "Dear ant [sic] ellen I riseve [sic] your card and was glad to hear from you mamma sends her love to you too by from [signature]"
Scene at Mt. Holyoke College: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke College, Showing the old Arch and Brook, South Hadley, Mass."; back Undivided back, stamp box, unused. #51239 Published by Glesmann Bros., So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany.
Stone Arch: front "Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Dec 14, 1912 in South Hadley. #99 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. "Dear Persis, I am planning to see Dr. Smith again Monday afternoon December 19th just after College closes. If convenient for you I should like to spend that night with you and go home Friday. If not, do not hesitate to say so as I can go home that evening or perhaps stay with some of the other cousins. Will you send me a word soon and be quite frank. Lovingly yours, Gertrude S. Hyde. Love to all - Dec 13 - 1912. Mount Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass."
Stone Arch: front "Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Undivided back (but made divided by the sender), postmarked Oct 7, 1907 12midnight in South Hadley. #A667 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Helen, Are you in school at Everett or where? I surely meant to get down to see you before I came back; but the usual excuse of much to do at the last moment accounts for my negligence. The year has begun already to promise to be a busy one, as well as happy. We have not yet appeared in cap and gown; but hope to soon. Then I suppose we will begin to feel grave and reverend. Do write when you can. Remember me to the rest of the family. Love from [signature]"
Road over the Stone Arch: front "Road over the Stone Arch, Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 8, 1914 5:30pm in South Hadley. #B8780 Published by Glesmann Bros., So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. "S. Hadley, Mass..June 8, 1914. So sorry to miss you all around. I came down Sat P. M., crossed from Westfield to Holyoke by trolley. Fine time. 45 at banquet Sat. eve at Croysdale Inn. Good weather so far. many thanks for card. Love from Cora."
Stone Arch: front "Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Apr 13?, 1911 10?m in South Hadley. #AA3357 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. "Dear Winnifred - Am up at college visiting and having a glorious time. Had to come up to get my duds - give my love to your folks - Affectionately, Ruth."
The Old Stone Bridge: front "The Old Stone Bridge Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, unused. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
The Old Stone Arch Bridge: front "The Old Stone Arch Bridge. Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 24, 1925 12:30pm in South [Hadley?], Mass. Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. "This is one of the many pretty places near here. The college is certainly wonderful. I'm enjoying myself greatly, and am not homesick at all. Please write. Love, Elizabeth."
Old Stone Bridge: front "Old Stone Bridge, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, unused. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
Through The Old Stone Arch: front "Through The Old Stone Arch. Mt. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #E3305 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. Printed in Germany. A Newvochrome card. #237218 in lower right hand corner.
H12456 Scene at Mt. Holyoke: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke, showing the Old Arch and Brook, So. Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 18, 1907 5pm in South Hadley. #H12456 The Robbins Bros Co Boston Mass and Germany. "Fri noon. Dear Mamma, I have just got your card, and one from Gertie. I spent yesterday studying, going to classes, & setting tables mostly. Also went to a class meeting & to prayer meeting. We voted to have a Soph. picnic next Wed. somewhere. Don't know whether it will be a go or not. Have got through half of this hard day, but guess I shall keep busy the rest of it. Elizabeth & her sister had a suit-case from home last night, with apples, grapes & candy in it, so we are well supplied for awhile. Did the [...] have an operation? Well, I must get to work. Love to all, Edith."
Old Stone Arch: front Untitled picture of the stone arch; back Divided back, inscribed but not mailed. "Old Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Summit of Mt. Holyoke Saturday Oct 12 [1935]. Dear Mrs. Bills, Just a little greeting from our own "top of the world." Miss Cramer & I are spending the week end in So. Hadley and have driven up here this morning for a view of the Connecticut valley in its autumn glory. The beauty is beyond description. We wish you were here to enjoy it with us! I do hope you are feeling quite yourself once again. When you are as old as I am you will learn to be lazy once in a while and save energy! You know me! With love & best wishes - Alice."
H12457 Scene at Mt. Holyoke: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke, showing the Old Arch and Brook, So. Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jul 22, 1908 4:30pm in Holyoke, Mass. Flag cancel. #H12457 Published by Glesmann Bros. "Saw Smith College grounds, Mt. Holyoke and Amherst yesterday. Rode about forty miles on trolley. I hope you are much better. Lovingly Eva."
Scene at Mt. Holyoke: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke, showing the Brook and the old Arch, South Hadley, Mass." Handcolored. "I'm proud of my sister. H. G. M."; back Undivided back, postmarked May 31, 1906 12midnight in South Hadley. Transit mark May 31, 1906 7:30pm in Lawrence, Mass. #51242 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. Printed in Germany. Addressed to Edith W. Mank.
Road over the Stone Arch: front "Road over the Old Stone Arch, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 8, 1914 7am in South Hadley. #E3307 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. Printed in Germany. A Newvochrome card. #237220 in lower right hand corner. "This looks like the country around here. Forty miles from nowhere and not a place to go. Hand is feeling alright. Will probably be home sometime sat. eve. A. C. G."
Old Stone Arch Bridge: front Untitled picture of the stone arch. Handcolored.; back Divided back, postmarked May 12, 1939 10am in South Hadley. "Old Stone Arch Bridge Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass." Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass. and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY. "Norma dear, Thanks so much for writing about Janine. I'm so sorry! She was [...] Have sent Mrs. Couch a note. Wish I could see you again. Thanks for congratulations. I haven't been made anything. Was to have spoken to Methodist Writing [?] Conference tonight in Kansas City but they called off women's night after I got my speech all written for them. Catherine and Alphonse had a baby last month but it died. Wish I could help you to a summer job but don't know of any. No news. Mt. H. isn't all it looks at a distance, but better, all told, than Elmira. Love Sampia [?]"
Bridge Below Upper Lake: front Untitled view of the stone arch in autumn; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 2, 1959[?] at 12midnight in South Hadley. #SC3257 "Bridge below Upper Lake Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Color by Cliff Scofield, Cheshire. Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore. "I hope every thing at home is fine - I think of you all often. Mother dear and Father dear, The "Eagle" arrived today and I am so glad to have it! Courses are going along quite well, and I am fine. My concert-series tickets came for me today too, so I am all set to see "Measure for Measure." I've not heard from the gym yet, but will let you know. Please write soon! Are you coming up this weekend? Love & kisses to all - Lizzie"
The Old Stone Bridge: front "The Old Stone Bridge Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"; back Divided back, addressed and stamped but never mailed or inscribed. "The Old Stone Bridge Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley, Mass., and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, NY.
The Old Arch: front "The Old Arch, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 16, 1915 12:30pm in South Hadley. Published by C. A. Gridley & Son #1112. "I have been having a glorious time back here again with all the girls. Thanks to you my dresses were in fine condition when I got here. With love, Harriet. My love to your mother."
Stone Arch: front "Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 3, 1917 7am in South Hadley. Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. An Americhrome card. "Dear Miss Abbe, Elizabeth wrote me about the Camp Fire supper & especially about the Blushing Bunny. It sounded real good. I am having a lovely time & have met many nice girls and pleasant instructors. Lovingly, Florence" [The last name "Cook" was added in a different handwriting.]
Scene at Mt. Holyoke College: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke College, Showing the old Arch and Brook, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Monday - Hoping to see your Thursday sure, I am ever Lou." Handcolored.; back Undivided back, stamp box, postmarked Sep 10, 1906 5pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Sep 10, 1906 7:45pm in Springfield. #51239 Published by Glesmann Bros., So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany.
Scene at Mt. Holyoke: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke, showing the Brook and the old Arch, South Hadley, Mass." Identical to this card but not handcolored. Inscription starts on the front: "Dear Bess - I can come out to see you next week leaving here Friday, the 8th"; back Undivided back, postmarked Apr 28, 1910 7am in South Hadley. #51242 Published by Glesmann Bros., South Hadley, Mass. Printed in Germany. "Will stay with Ruth in Boston 'till Sat. the 9th - there come out to Cambridge in P.M. - Could stay with you 'till Wed. or Thurs. If it is alright let me know soon, can you? You see I'm cutting classes to come & can arrange to come then O.K. I think. Love, Emma"
The Old Stone Bridge: front "The Old Stone Bridge Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"; back Divided back, postmarked July 6, 1949 in Honolulu HI. Published by Robert A. Glesmann, South Hadley MA, and The Albertype Co., Brooklyn NY. "July 5 Dear Tom, Your letter came today and I'm mailing it on to Gardner. He flew to Seattle Sunday night. It will be a fine vacation for him. This is a picture taken on the campus at Mount Holyoke College where I went. I'm back at work again and feeling much better. Sincerely, Edith"
Scene at Mt. Holyoke College: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke College - The Brook. South Hadley, Mass." Designed by Glesmann Bros. So. Hadley, Mass. "Dear mother, In the excitement I neglected to write to you that I got here all right. met Adele on the train. College is great. Love from Adelaide."; back Undivided back, postmarked Sep 25, 1908 12 midnight in South Hadley.
Scene at Mt. Holyoke College: front "Scene at Mt. Holyoke College, Showing the Old Arch and Brook. South Hadley, Mass. Designed by Glesman [sic] Bros. So. Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "April 11, 1906. Arrived here about 3.30 - swept, dusted, made beds & washed up, had dinner, went to P.O., visited around & now feel pretty well, only rather tired. Trunk not yet here. Lunch fine. Love to all, May"; back Undivided back, postmarked Apr 12, 1906 7am in South Hadley. Transit mark Apr 12, 1906 8:30pam in Holyoke Mass.
The Old Arch: front "The Old Arch, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Oct 1914 7am in South Hadley. Published by C. A. Gridley & Son #1112. "Dear Clara - That fudge was perfectly lovely & I think you are very kind to remember me so nicely. As soon as the girls around found I had some fudge, my room was about stampeded but I managed to take my part. I wanted to write to thank you for it, but as I wouldn't have had time to write a long letter, I thought I would waite until a little later, buy a new pad & use it all in telling you the news. With love, Philena"
Road over the Stone Arch: front "Road over the Old Stone Arch, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 11, 1911 4:30pm in South Hadley. #E3307 Published by The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. Printed in Germany. A Newvochrome card. #237220 in lower right hand corner. "Saturday Dear papa, - I received the $2-. all right. I didn't mention it because in your letter you told me it was there and I thought if you knew I got the mileage you would take the $2. for granted. Dot wrote me a card, too telling me about it and mother mentioned it in her letter, so you see I should really be pretty dense if I hadn't found it by this time. Love, Winifred. Shall I come home Wednesday?"
Stone Arch: front "Stone Arch, Mount Holyoke College, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Mar 15, 1909 7am in South Hadley. #AA3357 Published by A. S. Kinney. Made in Germany. "Dear E. I am to be with Lewis from March 23rd to the 27th at 260 W. 76th St I shall be very glad to see you if you can come to see me. At least call me up on the phone. I shall come to the house if I can, but shall not promise, as I am in N. Y. on business and shall be very busy. Much love to all - G. Mar 14 - 1909." Addressed to Miss Elizabeth Shearer.
Bridge Below Upper Lake: front Untitled view of the stone arch in autumn; back Divided back, postmarked May 7, 1956 12midnight in South Hadley. #SC3257 "Bridge below Upper Lake Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif. Color by Cliff Scofield, Cheshire. Distributed by Mount Holyoke College Bookstore. "Hi - This is too [sic] the right of Lakeside Hall, looking at the Falls, on the lawn of Lakeside where we had a tea party for about 1000 people yesterday. The other side of this bridge was damaged by last years floods. Love Sue."
Old Stone Bridge: front Untitled view of the Arch.; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 20, 1936 1:30pm in East Northfield, Mass. "Old Stone Bridge Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Published by The Albertype Co. "A glimpse of Holyoke and remembrance of Hermon days. I did so much want to take a trip to Mt. Tom, but Hermon won out. It is good to see the old Hill - remember good old days. Reed."
Real Photo: front Untitled real photo view of the Arch.; back Divided back, postmarked Jun 15, 190- 7am in South Hadley. Postmark incomplete because stamp has fallen off. AZO (circa 1904-1918). "Birthday greetings and best wishes. Much love. E."