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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 12 September: Arrive in New York city

Sunday, 12 September 1937

Started off on our 250 mile trip to N. York, left the camp about 8.30, lovely driving, pulled up for lunch on the wayside. Had a good drive, arriving on the Riverside Drive, and the Hudson River on the other side, cars like ants, about 8 abreast could not move, could never imagine such thick traffic, and we struck it about 6 – New York is an eye opener, the buildings are terrific, after trying several hotels, came to the Empire on Broadway. 2 dollars a night, so we have booked in for a week, leaving next Sunday morning, the foreign legion arrives that day.

With the Spriggins and the Essex sedan, possibly 12 Sep 1937
Thirza Pidgeon (standing) with Florence Spriggins seated on the bumper of the Essex Sedan, New York registration 8XZ341

New York, NY

44 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023

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Hotel Empire, New York; March 2013
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Hotel Empire, New York; March 2013
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Hotel Empire, New York; March 2013

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 11 September: Montreal to Plattsburgh, then bought a car

Saturday, 11 September 1937

Left Ford Hotel for Plattsburgh. Passing the border, had our luggage all hauled out of the bus to pass the customs. Had to open all mine. Held the bus up for some time. Got to Plattsburgh. Jack [Spriggins] left us to buy a car, and in 2 hours, we were well on our way to New York, packed in a Essex Sedan for £15  – $75. Had a lovely trip, good country, roads fine. Did over 100 miles, so pulled up at an auto camp, stayed the night. 1 dollar each. 35 cents for use of kitchen. 2 bedrooms, nice furnished and very clean. Had a good tea and went to bed early. Car went well.

QC, Canada
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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 10 September: Montreal

Friday, 10 September 1937

Arrived at 11 last night at Montreal after going through Customs. Taxied to Ford Hotel. [More info]  1$ 50 [$1.50] for the night. In afternoon, bus ride for 2 hours for 1$. Very pretty place, and some lovely homes and avenues. Like Montreal very much. Had tea, fish & chips, very good 1 / – Visited a church, where there are 99 steps, leading to the church. Saw several ladies pray & kneel on every step, 99 of them, for the sick. Had a lovely drive back to the Hotel. Went to bed early.

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 9 September: Arrive at Quebec, then on to Montreal

Thursday, 9 September 1937

Quebec

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Sailing up the St Lawrence River aboard the Canadian Pacific ship, Duchess of Richmond

Lovely day. Sunny and warm, going up the St Lawrence River. Arrive at Quebec at 8. Had to pass Doctor & immigration before we were allowed ashore. Got on shore at 10, took sight seeing bus, 26 of us to the town, I dollar each. Lovely gardens and city wall. Went to Hotel Frontenac, a very large place. Went up to the 17th floor to see the view, clean town. Got back to boat at 11.30. Boat left again at 1 for Montreal. Very pretty going up the river. Busy packing, taking our luggage at 6.

QC, Canada

QC, Canada
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