Chester High School

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Chester High School: This monochrome photo postcard depicts 1846 Chester Academy, labeled here "Chester High School," a historic building characterized by its two-story white structure with distinctive features like a bell tower, and dual covered entrances. It is situated on a grassy slope with a small path leading up to it, surrounded by trees, capturing a serene, educational environment from a bygone era. The sepia tone of the photograph adds a nostalgic touch, emphasizing its historical significance and the early architectural style of educational institutions.
Chester High School

This monochrome photo postcard depicts 1846 Chester Academy, labeled here "Chester High School," a historic building characterized by its two-story white structure with distinctive features like a bell tower, and dual covered entrances. It is situated on a grassy slope with a small path leading up to it, surrounded by trees, capturing a serene, educational environment from a bygone era. The sepia tone of the photograph adds a nostalgic touch, emphasizing its historical significance and the early architectural style of educational institutions.

Name/Title

Chester High School

Entry/Object ID

chs-014084

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts 1846 Chester Academy, with the 1875 addition, labeled here "Chester High School," a historic building characterized by its two-story white structure with distinctive features like a bell tower, and dual covered entrances. It is situated on a grassy slope with a small path leading up to it, surrounded by trees, capturing a serene, educational environment from a bygone era.

Subject Person/Organization

1846 Chester Academy

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Collection

Ann Roche Collection

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Schools: 1846 Chester Academy

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

circa 1875 - circa 1906

Transcription

Chester High School

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Width

13.8 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

September 25, 2024