Description

Pynchon St.

Building Type

Street View

Street/Number

Pynchon

Neighborhood

Metro Center

Date

7/3/1908

Photographer

Collection

Jim Boone

Current Condition

No longer standing, all housing on street was demolished to make way for municipal buildings.

Notes

This is a view of Pynchon St., which had started out as a quiet residential street in the 1800s, but by 1920 had been almost totally redeveloped.

Reverse Text

On Rear: Dear Emma. This picture is the street where I lived. Nearly all the streets look like that here. I have a fine back porch where I can look down the river, it is a cool spot. Write soon. as ever, Meta. On Front: 75 Pynchon St. Springfield Mass Dear Emma. How are you feeling now, often thought of you, wondered why you never wrote. I am keeping house now, and have a very nice place, it seems like old times to see my furniture again. Let me hear from you soon. With love, Meta.

Addressee

Mrs J. Schmidtt 589 Park Place Brooklyn, NY