Where H.O. was first manufactured. Chester, N. Y.

Where H.O. was first manufactured.Chester, N. Y.

This photo postcard depicts an industrial site, the H.O. factory which was located in Craigville, N. Y. just down the road a bit from the brick blacksmith shop. Hornby's Oats (H-O) were first manufactured here in about 1872 by Alexander Hornby, using the Cromline Creek for water power. The scene shows multiple weathered buildings, grist & rolling mills, and factories, constructed primarily from wood. A large building to the left features a sloped roof and multiple levels, appearing functional but aged, hinting at its industrial past. In the foreground, another structure displays residential characteristics, with visible windows and a porch, nestled among mature trees.