Details
The three story brick birthplace of Eugene Field in St. Louis, Missouri. A sign to the left of the doorway reads, "Eugene Field Shrine." A plaque placed above the first story windows states, "Here was born Eugene Field the poet 1850-1895." All of the windows have shutters. There are five steps up to the front door on the left front of the building. A brick sidewalk and street run along the front of the building. Streetcar rails run through the brick street.
Date Published
1940-03-24
Time Periods
Subjects, Geographic
Notes
March 24, 1940
Handwritten on back, "Courtesy Eugene Field Shrine (his birthplace). 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. "Poet of Childhood."
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Extent Of Original
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
Member of
Source File
umkc_lsc_malone_photos-166.tif
Physical Location
LaBudde Special Collections
Rights
All collection images may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent use and/or distribution in print or electronically. Please contact LaBudde Special Collections for more information.
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