Book Shop Inn,
later the Harriet Newhall Center

History

This building was built in 1902. Formerly Maria Smith property and once known as Pearsons Annex, it was rented by a group of seven and run as the Book Shop Inn from 1926 to 1954, at which time the College took over its operation. It was closed in 1975. In 1979, the building was restored and enlarged into the Harriet Newhall Center, which houses the admissions and financial aid offices.

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.

Bookshop Inn

front "Bookshop Inn - Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Divided back, unused. Published by Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, NY

Hadley Book Shop and The Book Shop Inn

front "Hadley Book Shop and The Book Shop Inn, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Undivided back, unused. "The City" Post Cards. Published by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass.

The Book Shop Inn

front "The Book Shop Inn, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Divided back, unused. "The City" Post Cards. From photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Massachusetts.

The Harriet Newhall Center

front Untitled view of the Harriet Newhall Center

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. #641458 "The Harriet Newhall Center Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075/Named for a former director of admissions, the Harriet Newhall Center houses the offices of admissions and financial aid. The architect is Elizabeth Spang Ericson, a Mount Holyoke alumna."

Book Shop Inn

front "Book Shop Inn, South Hadley, Massachusetts" A view of the interior. Inscription: "July 28, 1928 Dear Lucia, This is the grand staircase in the Inn. I'll bet it is no drier in camp than it is here. But the sun will come out again. Love from your Daddy"

back Undivided back, postmarked Jul 28, 1928 12:30pm in South Hadley. "The City" Post Cards. From photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Massachusetts.

Book Shop Inn

front "Book Shop Inn, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts" I also own the negative that was used to create this card.

back Divided back, unused. Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave, New York, NY.

Hadley Book Shop and The Book Shop Inn

front "Hadley Book Shop and The Book Shop Inn, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Divided back, postmarked Oct 24, 1941 5:30pm in South Hadley. Stamp missing. Published by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Mass. "The Hadley Book Shop cordially invites you to see a display of new books and unusual Christmas cards at the home of Miss Adams, 51 Mulberry Street, Springfield, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 29th, 30th and 31st of October, from 10 until 5 o'clock."

Hadley Book Shop and The Book Shop Inn

front "Hadley Book Shop, Book Shop Inn, South Hadley, Massachusetts"

back Undivided back, unused. "The City" Post Cards. From photographs copyrighted by The Maynard Workshop, Waban, Massachusetts.

The Book Shop Inn at South Hadley.

front "The Book Shop Inn at South Hadley." Art signed by E. Stauffer.

back Divided back, postmarked Jul 27, 1932 5:30pm in South Hadley. Printed message: "The Book Shop Inn / Open all the year / Breakfast 25 cents to 75 cents / Luncheon 50 cents to $1.00 / Tea 25 cents to 50 cents / Dinner 60 cents to $1.50 / also a la carte / Special Parties arranged / Service on the Terrace / Tel. Holyoke 1245 - Hours 8 A.M. to 8 P.M."

The Book Shop Inn

front "The Book Shop Inn, South Hadley, Mass."

back Divided back, postmarked Aug 4, 1930 5:30pm in South Hadley. Inscription: ".8.4.'30 Dear Cousin We are visiting Polly here for a few days, before going to White Mos. & Maine. She is in German Summer School. Mrs. Graves asked after thee. With love - Mary C." Addressed to Mrs. Wm. Shelmire in Philadelphia, Pa.