Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, N. Y.: This illustrated postcard depicts Lawrence Tourist Cabins in Chester, New York, featuring a picturesque layout of small white cabins arranged symmetrically along curved pathways. A serene lake is central, occupied by boats, and bordered by walkways, while vibrant trees and landscaping enhance the scenic view. The foreground shows Lawrence City, a gas station-diner, and detailed, colorful signage indicating routes from New York City and the U.S Route 6, and NYS Routes 2 &17. This charming illustration captures a quaint, recreational spot, likely popular among tourists seeking a peaceful getaway.
Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, N. Y.

This illustrated postcard depicts Lawrence Tourist Cabins in Chester, New York, featuring a picturesque layout of small white cabins arranged symmetrically along curved pathways. A serene lake is central, occupied by boats, and bordered by walkways, while vibrant trees and landscaping enhance the scenic view. The foreground shows Lawrence City, a gas station-diner, and detailed, colorful signage indicating routes from New York City and the U.S Route 6, and NYS Routes 2 &17. This charming illustration captures a quaint, recreational spot, likely popular among tourists seeking a peaceful getaway.

Name/Title

Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001265

Description

This unused, illustrated postcard depicts Lawrence Tourist Cabins in Chester, New York, featuring a picturesque layout of small white cabins arranged symmetrically along curved pathways. A serene lake is central, occupied by boats, and bordered by walkways, while vibrant trees and landscaping enhance the scenic view. The foreground shows Lawrence City, a gas station-diner, and detailed, colorful signage indicating routes from New York City and the U.S Route 6, and NYS Routes 2 &17. This charming illustration captures a quaint, recreational spot, likely popular among tourists seeking a peaceful getaway.

Subject Person/Organization

Lawrence's Cabins

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Hotels/Inns: Lawrence Tourist Cabins

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

A.S. Landis, Bayville, N.J.

Date Published

circa 1940

Transcription

Transcription

Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, NY. Tel. Chester 15 From the west - U.S. Route 6. From N.Y.C. - Route 2 and 17 [reverse] Restaurant and bar - Gulf gas and supplies - large bathing pool - open all year - 25 deluxe heated cabins, Hot showers and individual toilets, kitchenette, inner-spring mattresses. Lawrence Tourist Camp - 49 miles west of New York City on Route U.S. 6, New York 17, Chester, N.Y. - Phone Chester 15 Deluxe diner never closed.

Transcriber

Clifton Patrick

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

August 12, 2024