Glenmere ad

Publication

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Chester Historical Society

"Glenmere - A New Experience in Fine Vacationing" clipping.: The image is an advertisement from The New York Times dated Wednesday, June 12, 1940, promoting Glenmere, a resort located in Chester, New York, which is described as offering a new experience in fine vacationing. It highlights the proximity to New York City, about 60 miles away, and the luxurious amenities such as 1500 acres of landscaped grounds, 74 miles of private roads, superior cuisine, and entertainment facilities. The ad emphasizes Glenmere's appeal with phrases like "Where the Fountain of Happiness Flows Unceasingly".
"Glenmere - A New Experience in Fine Vacationing" clipping.

The image is an advertisement from The New York Times dated Wednesday, June 12, 1940, promoting Glenmere, a resort located in Chester, New York, which is described as offering a new experience in fine vacationing. It highlights the proximity to New York City, about 60 miles away, and the luxurious amenities such as 1500 acres of landscaped grounds, 74 miles of private roads, superior cuisine, and entertainment facilities. The ad emphasizes Glenmere's appeal with phrases like "Where the Fountain of Happiness Flows Unceasingly".

Name/Title

Glenmere ad

Entry/Object ID

chs-017200

Description

An advertisement clipped from The New York Times dated Wednesday, June 12, 1940, promoting Glenmere, a resort located in Chester, New York, which is described as offering a new experience in fine vacationing. It highlights the proximity to New York City, about 60 miles away, and the luxurious amenities such as 1500 acres of landscaped grounds, 74 miles of private roads, superior cuisine, and entertainment facilities. The ad emphasizes Glenmere's appeal with phrases like "Where the Fountain of Happiness Flows Unceasingly".

Category

Hotels/Inns: Glenmere Country Club, Gas, Food & Lodging: Glenmere Country Club

Acquisition

Notes

Unknown

Publication Details

Date Published

Jun 12, 1940

Transcription

Transcription

Glenmere A New Experience in Fine Vacationing • Located at Cheater, New York, in the Ramapos, 51 miles from New York City. • Only 1¼ hours by newest motor highways direct to Glenmere. • 1600 Acres of Vacationland. 7¼ miles of lake shoreline.. Private forests, orchards, stables; 12 miles of bridlepaths. • Private golf course; 6 tennis courts; all athletic facilities. • Unexcelled accommodations. Superior cuisine, A la carte service. • New ideas in entertainment and social life. Write or phone for descriptive booklet and full information: low June rates. Phone Chester 200. N. Y. C. Phone: REctor 2-5045 GLENMERE, Chester, New York "Where the Fountain of Happiness Flows Unceasingly'"

Transcriber

Clifton Patrick

Dimensions

Height

14.8 cm

Width

17 cm

Dimension Notes

Advertisement, , 7.0 by 5.8 in. (17 x 14.8 xcm)

Create Date

January 11, 2025

Update Date

January 13, 2025