Note
Handwritten on back, "Courtesy Eugene Field Shrine (his birthplace). 634 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. "Poet of Childhood."
Description
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 Issued
1940-03-24
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
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Rights
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0187
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections