Annie's Diary 1906 August 11th

August 11 – Saturday

Met nice young lady from Atlanta who was also going to N.Y. We three spent several very pleasant hours together. Rode many miles in a dead-head express car. A second break-down, and Mr. Henry Pressey, “our peach-man” as we nicknamed him, of Washington D.C. who had been with us sometime that morning helped us jump from express car and carried us for a stroll while we were waiting. Cousin Belle nearly had hysterics, thought we were going to be left.

We finally reached Washington, D. C. at about seven o’clock instead of eleven ten. Only about eight hours left. Remained in W. (Washington, D.C.) for about an hour, then after sending some post-cards home, boarded the train for N. Y.

Caught only a glimpse of Baltimore and Philadelphia as the train made splendid connections. Reached Jersey City about ten minutes to one. We almost ran ourselves to death trying to keep up with porter, who was doing his best to get us on the ferry boat before it left for N. Y.

Although nearly tired to death, we certainly enjoyed our trip on the ferry boat. Reached N. Y. about one thirty. Took a cab, and having had taken Miss McCauley, our friend from Atlanta, to “The Woodstock” we then proceeded to drive out Broadway to “242 West 104th St” where, after many attempts to arouse (any) my uncle, we were gladly received –

We closed our eyes about three o’clock, having begun to realize that we were really in the greatest cosmopolitan city in the world.

Historical/Editor’s Note: “242 West 104th St” is upper West Side right off Broadway. Built in 1891. This prewar building is situated just 2 short blocks from Riverside Park. In 2009 it is a 6 floor, 24 unit Co-Op. In 2008 there was a 2 bedroom unit that was for sale for $624,000.