Note of thank from Norma Stoddard to Marion Cavallaro

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Fire Engine House in Chester, N. Y.: This reprint of a monochrome photo postcard depicts the historic Fire Engine House in Chester, New York, showcasing a two-story brick building adorned with a sign that reads "Walton Hose," featuring a large garage door and a formal entrance flanked by windows on both levels and surrounded by a serene landscape visible in the background.
Fire Engine House in Chester, N. Y.

This reprint of a monochrome photo postcard depicts the historic Fire Engine House in Chester, New York, showcasing a two-story brick building adorned with a sign that reads "Walton Hose," featuring a large garage door and a formal entrance flanked by windows on both levels and surrounded by a serene landscape visible in the background.

Name/Title

Note of thank from Norma Stoddard to Marion Cavallaro

Entry/Object ID

chs-019645

Description

This reprint of a monochrome photo postcard depicts the historic Fire Engine House in Chester, New York, showcasing a two-story brick building adorned with a sign that reads "Walton Hose," featuring a large garage door and a formal entrance flanked by windows on both levels and surrounded by a serene landscape visible in the background. The address side shows handwritten cursive text expressing personal sentiments. It features a heart-shaped American flag sticker and is addressed to "Mrs. John Cavallero" in Chester, NY. The printed text mentions it's published by the Chester Historical Society and provides a brief history of a firehouse built in Chester on August 10, 1896, organized by the Walton Hose Company.

Subject Person/Organization

Stoddard, Norma S., 1939-, Walton Engine & Hose Ladies Auxiliary, Village of Chester, Cavallaro, Marion Lupinski, 1936-2021

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Category

Walton Hose Co., Chester Historical Society
Fire, Clubs

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Chester Views

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

Chester Historical Society

Date Published

Nov 6, 2010

Transcription

Fire Engine House. Chester, N. Y. Walton Hose [verso] Post Card Published for Chester Historical Society, Chester, N.Y. 10918 [USA Flag in stylized heart applied over postage stamp box] 11.6.10 Built by Theodore A. Miller at a net cost of $4440, the Corporation Building was first Chester firehouse, dedicated August 10, 1896. Containing meeting rooms and a lockup (2 barred cells) on the lower floor and "Firemen's Parlors" in the second story, the main floor was occupied by Walton Hose Company, organized on November 6, 1893. Dear Marion, Can't believe I've been so late in thanking you the Docent on July 10 and Oct 16. Our season is over. On Nov 16th we have our Dutch Treat Supper at the Barn Sider. Norma Pres. Spear Printing Co., Inc., Washingtonville, N.Y. 10992 [addressed to] Mrs. John Cavallero P.O. Boy 383 Chester, NY 10918

Dimensions

Height

11.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

September 1, 2024