Churches of Chester New York

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

“ Churches of Chester New York” Front: This image is a vintage postcard, dated September 7th, 1903, featuring photographs of four churches from Chester, New York, which are elegantly displayed within ornate, swirling frames. The churches, each labeled respectively, are the Presbyterian Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Methodist Episcopal Church, and St. Columba's Catholic Church. The frames are decorative and elaborate, enhancing the historical and architectural significance of each church. The postcard includes handwritten correspondence, where the sender, presumably named Emma, informs Minnie about her safe arrival home by train at 3:20 on a Friday, mentioning that her family was pleased to see her. Emma also hints at sending a letter soon and references something related to her mother. This postcard serves not only as a souvenir showcasing local landmarks but also as a personal document reflecting early 20th-century communication.
“ Churches of Chester New York” Front

This image is a vintage postcard, dated September 7th, 1903, featuring photographs of four churches from Chester, New York, which are elegantly displayed within ornate, swirling frames. The churches, each labeled respectively, are the Presbyterian Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Methodist Episcopal Church, and St. Columba's Catholic Church. The frames are decorative and elaborate, enhancing the historical and architectural significance of each church. The postcard includes handwritten correspondence, where the sender, presumably named Emma, informs Minnie about her safe arrival home by train at 3:20 on a Friday, mentioning that her family was pleased to see her. Emma also hints at sending a letter soon and references something related to her mother. This postcard serves not only as a souvenir showcasing local landmarks but also as a personal document reflecting early 20th-century communication.

Name/Title

Churches of Chester New York

Entry/Object ID

chs-019955

Tags

Church, Presbyterian, St. Columbia Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Description

A postcard from the Ann and Gene White Collection depicting the Churches in Chester NY in the early 20th Century.

Subject

Chester churches in the early 20th Century.

Subject Person/Organization

First Presbyterian Church of Chester, St Pauls Episcopal Church, Methodist Episcopal Church of Chester, St. Columba Catholic

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Town) - Orange County - New York

Collection

Ann and Gene White Collection

Category

Churches, St. Columba Church, First Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, Chester, St. Paul's Episcopal
Church

Acquisition

Accession

2024.17

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Aug 13, 2024 Gift of Ann and Gene White

Notes

Part of the Ann and Gene White Collection donated by their daughter Melissa Boxman.

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Churches

Postcard Details

Time Period

20th Century

Stamp

Green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin

Sender

Emma [?]

Addressee

Name

Miss Minnie Frathwohl

Transcription

Front; 7th Sept, 1903. Dear Minnie Arrived home on 3:30 Friday p.m. train. They met me at the depot I think they were glad to see me. They send “thank you’s” for the presents your mother sent them. I am rested now, and will send letter before long to some of you. Emma [?] Back; Miss Minnie Frathwohl Cutchogue, Long Island, N.Y.

Create Date

September 1, 2024

Update Date

September 19, 2024