Noir: Retreat To Goodisville 2012 - The Goodis House

RETREAT TO GOODISVILLE 2012

Tour by Lou Boxer and Duane Swierczynski

Goodis House in East Oak Lane, where he wrote most of his novels. North 11^th Street, Philadelphia (N40° 2.9341', W075° 8.2352' )

No trip would be complete if we did not visit the last residence of David Goodis in Philadelphia.  At this house many of his greatest PBO were written and delivered to the publishers in still of the night.  Dropped off at the doorstep like an unwanted child, Goodis's works would come to represent some of the best writing in the post world war II era.

What a difference a year makes!

Other guests at the Goodis House through the years.

                                                                Robert Polito                      Robert Polito and Kristine Harris

                                                   Robert Polito and Lou Boxer

Inside the house of David Goodis

 
          The Living Room - looking South and looking North



   Polito on the first floor landing               Stairs to the second floor




   Looking North on the 2nd Floor           Looking South on the 2nd Floor

   Goodis's bedroom is the only bedroom facing the back of the house.  Looking north, it is the first doorway on the right.  Robert Polito goes in to inspect the former bedroom of David Goodis.  Outside it is the window in the back with the green awning.

Temple University Alumni Bulletin, 1963 – One of the last pictures of David Goodis from behind, dark against a light-shot window, in the foreground, on the bed which he is seated is a book that is out of proportion given the angle of the photographer.  Note this is the same window that Polito is looking out of.