Howland House Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Howland House Chester, N. Y.: This monochrome photo postcard depicts the Howland House hotel in Chester, New York, showcasing a large, two-story building characterized by its multiple symmetric windows and a lengthy, inviting porch lined with chairs. The structure exhibits a traditional architectural style common in American towns during the early 20th century. The building's facade is adorned with the name "Howland House" prominently displayed over the upper porch. This hotel was built across the street from the Chester RR Station.
Howland House Chester, N. Y.

This monochrome photo postcard depicts the Howland House hotel in Chester, New York, showcasing a large, two-story building characterized by its multiple symmetric windows and a lengthy, inviting porch lined with chairs. The structure exhibits a traditional architectural style common in American towns during the early 20th century. The building's facade is adorned with the name "Howland House" prominently displayed over the upper porch. This hotel was built across the street from the Chester RR Station.

Name/Title

Howland House Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001431

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts the Howland House hotel in Chester, New York, showcasing a large, two-story building characterized by its multiple symmetric windows and a lengthy, inviting porch lined with chairs. The structure exhibits a traditional architectural style common in American towns during the early 20th century. The building's facade is adorned with the name "Howland House" prominently displayed over the upper porch. This hotel was built across the street from the Chester RR Station. The address side of the "Howland House Chester, N. Y." postcard from 1905 postcard, shows a canceled one-cent green Benjamin Franklin stamp and postmarks from Chester and Oxford Depot, both dated August 22, 1905. It was addressed to Miss Bessie Ostom in Oxford Depot, Orange County, New York.. It was donated by Charlotte Carmen to Chester Public Library in 1982.

Subject Person/Organization

Howland House

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Collection

Charlotte Carmen Collection

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Hotels/Inns: Howland House

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

1 PM Sep 22 1905

Postmark Place

* Untyped Postmark Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York, Oxford Depot (Populated Place) - Orange County - New York

Sender

E. Corey

Addressee

Name

Miss Bessie Ostom

Transcription

Howland House Chester, N.Y. E. Corey [reverse] Donated by Charlotte Carmen to Chester Public Library 1982 Post Card [postmarks] Chester, N.Y. 1 PM Oxford Depot, N.Y. Sep 22 1905 This side for the address Miss Bessie Ostom Oxford Depot Orange Co, N.Y. CHS 1431

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

September 1, 2024