Drive in the Goodnow Park
History
Goodnow Park is the woody area behind 1837 that borders Prospect Hill. A long winding drive used to lead through Goodnow Park to the Pepper Box.
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.
- The Drive
- front "The Drive. Goodnow Park. Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Undivided back, unused (circa 1906), stamp box. Published by Rochester News Company, Rochester, NY USA, Leipzig, Dresden. #7670 A Polychrome card.
- Drive in the Goodnow Park
- front "Drive in the Goodnow Park, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, stamp box. Published by the Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. #3224 A Newvochrome card. Printed in Germany. Postmarked on Oct 3, 1912 5:30pm in South Hadley. "Wish you might have seen the pageant. It was wonderful. I will tell you about it when I see you. E. V. C."
- 3388 Road to Goodnow Park
- front "Road to Goodnow Park, So. Hadley, Mass." #3388 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son. Inscription: "I wonder if you remember this road; it leads down to the lake. Of course, it isn't as pretty as this, now."
- back Divided back, postmarked Nov 28, 1910 10am in South Hadley. N. E. Paper & Stationery Co. Mfrs. Ayer, Mass. "Nov. 27, '10. I have wanted to write to you but it seems as tho I never have a spare minute. I never knew what studying meant before. We are having perfectly glorious weather, altho windy. I spent Thanksgiving at Clark's Corner's, Conn. with the Oliver's, friends of Aunt Cora's. I don't know whether you knew them or not. They used to live at Oak Ridge, N.J. Almost late enough to wish you 'a most merry Christmas'"
- The Drive, Goodnow Park
- front "The Drive, Goodnow Park. Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "to me soon or I shall get homesick. Have two weeks of hard work before vacation. Lots of quizzes in sight. Love Lois." Obviously continued from message begun on back.
- back Undivided back, postmarked Dec 6, 1909 5pm in South Hadley. #2549 Published by The Rochester News Company, Rochester, NY USA, Leipzig, Berlin. "Dear Folks: Haven't news enough to write a letter I don't believe Received a letter from Alice asking me to take her place a week & told her I would with your consent. What do you think about it? I want the last week at home free, but would not mind working the first. She is going to call you up to know about it. Think it would be doing her quite a favor. Hurry up & write"
- Drive Prospect Hill
- front "Drive Prospect Hill, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, postmarked May 31, 1911 1pm in Lynn, Mass. Flag cancel with "West Lynn Station" in the star field. #B6089 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "My white dress is not fit. It is made over; quite decollete and is part in pieces now. Am sorry. What are you doing this holiday? Went canoeing last night. D. B."
- Drive to Goodnow Park
- front "Drive to Goodnow Park, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, postmarked Sep 18, 1912 12:30pm in South Hadley. #93 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. "I was so sorry to miss seeing you in N- but hope I may see you again. This road leads across an arched rustic bridge, to and winds around a hill, where our out-door amphitheatre is, and in the spring in the pine groves - on the top of the hill is a summer house, where lovers can sit and hold hands. Lovingly, Alice."
- Drive
- front "Drive, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." Inscription: "Can Edith send me the Westown postcards I sent her?"
- back Divided back, postmarked Apr 23, 1908 10am in South Hadley. #A3968 Published by A. S. Kinney, South Hadley, Mass. An Excelsior card. Made in Germany. "I forgot them. It is very warm but [fine?] and the girls were out on the campus playing ball when I arrived. Arrived safely at 5:30 P. M. Adah met me in Springfield. had a very pleasant journey back with Grace Riley Susie & Angie didn't come last Sunday. Have been talking about the wedding since I arrived My trunk will come tomorrow. Love from Mary"
- Drive
- front "Drive, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass." This shows the pump house and the little bridge near it, I think.
- back Divided back, postmarked Apr 20, 1911 5pm in South Hadley. #AA3355 Published by A. S. Kinney. An Excelsior card. Made in Germany. "Dear Dot:- I haven't my address book, & I can't for the life of me remember your number. I'm having a fine time, but of course will always stick up for Vassar, rah! rah! I wish you could be here, too. I guess I will return home Saturday. Much love, Virginia"
- Drive Prospect Hill
- front "Drive Prospect Hill, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, postmarked Apr 18, 1911 in South Hadley. #B6089 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. Made in Germany. An Excelsior card. "Dear Edith,- Wish you could have been with me for the rest of the way. The Berkshires were beautiful that day. and the train boy was quite respectful. I became very dignified. Coming back as far as Syracuse, Thurs on train No. 3. Belle C. South Hadley, Mass. April 17."
- Walk up Prospect
- front "Walk up Prospect, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, postmarked Jul 29, 1909 5pm in South Hadley, and Jul 30, 1909 am in Sound View CT. #A3965 Published by A. S. Kinney. An Excelsior card. Made in Germany. "Will be glad to see you home again Saturday can't you bring one of those Lobsters with you. Pa."
- Iron Bridge Road
- front "Iron Bridge Road, South Hadley, Mass." Looks like it is the bridge near present-day Prospect Hall.
- back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Jun 2, 1916 5:30pm in South Hadley. #B6094 Published by A. S. Kinney, So. Hadley, Mass. An Excelsior card. Made in Germany. Inscription: "South Hadley, Mass. June 2, 1916. - Commencement season is just about to break loose, but I have no official duties except to attend one banquet! Aren't we having the best weather! I wish Dorothy & Paul were taking their automobile trip in it, and were stopping off at New London. When is boat race? APC"
- Goodnow Park
- front "Goodnow Park, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, stamp box, postmarked Nov 18, 1915 7am in South Hadley. #1124 Published by C. A. Gridley & Son. Printed in Germany. "Dear Momma, I'll be home Tuesday eve. and must be back Saturday at 10.50 in morning. I'll love to go to "Daddy Long Legs" but don't plan too much as I am just tired to death. I don't know what train yet. I think I am getting writers' cramp. Give my love to all. Annetta."
- Path to Summit of Prospect Hill
- front "Path to Summit of Prospect Hill, Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass."
- back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by Glesman [sic] Bros. #7 Also numbered #B6721. An Excelsior Card.