Along Main St., Chester, N. Y.

Along Main St., Chester, N. Y.: This black-and-white postcard depicts a scenic view of Main Street in Chester, New York, showcasing a tranquil, small-town ambiance. The image, lined with quaint houses and a St. Paul's Episcopal Church spire, captures the essence of early 20th-century American life against a backdrop of lush hills and clear skies. The fields in the foreground add a rustic charm to the landscape, suggesting a close-knit community nestled within a verdant valley.
Along Main St., Chester, N. Y.

This black-and-white postcard depicts a scenic view of Main Street in Chester, New York, showcasing a tranquil, small-town ambiance. The image, lined with quaint houses and a St. Paul's Episcopal Church spire, captures the essence of early 20th-century American life against a backdrop of lush hills and clear skies. The fields in the foreground add a rustic charm to the landscape, suggesting a close-knit community nestled within a verdant valley.

Name/Title

Along Main St., Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001508

Description

This black-and-white postcard depicts a scenic view of Main Street in Chester, New York, showcasing a tranquil, small-town ambiance. The image, lined with quaint houses and a St. Paul's Episcopal Church spire, captures the essence of early 20th-century American life against a backdrop of lush hills and clear skies. The fields in the foreground add a rustic charm to the landscape, suggesting a close-knit community nestled within a verdant valley.

Subject Person/Organization

St Pauls Episcopal Church

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Context

These group of houses on Main Street some of the earlier one on the 1895 Durland & Roe Subdivision.

Category

Durland & Roe Subdivision
Chester Views

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Chester Views

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

circa 1910

Transcription

Along Main St. Chester, N.Y.

Dimensions

Height

8.2 cm

Width

10.8 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

September 1, 2024