Along the “Otterkill” Old Sawmill, Chester N.Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Along the “Otterkill” Old Sawmill, Chester N.Y.: This monochrome photo postcard depicts a serene winter scene along the Otterkill in Chester, New York, featuring a snow-covered landscape with bare trees and a calm, reflective body of water. The right side of the image is bordered by handwritten text, a personal note, reminiscing about these scenes of my childhood. In the background, wooden structures, and buildings of the Old Otterkill Sawmill, are partially visible through the trees, suggesting an industrial presence amid the natural tranquility.
Along the “Otterkill” Old Sawmill, Chester N.Y.

This monochrome photo postcard depicts a serene winter scene along the Otterkill in Chester, New York, featuring a snow-covered landscape with bare trees and a calm, reflective body of water. The right side of the image is bordered by handwritten text, a personal note, reminiscing about these scenes of my childhood. In the background, wooden structures, and buildings of the Old Otterkill Sawmill, are partially visible through the trees, suggesting an industrial presence amid the natural tranquility.

Name/Title

Along the “Otterkill” Old Sawmill, Chester N.Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-011075

Description

This monochrome photo postcard sent to Miss A. C. Andrews in New York City depicts a serene winter scene along the Otterkill in Chester, New York, featuring a snow-covered landscape with bare trees and a calm, reflective body of water. The right side of the image is bordered by handwritten text, a personal note, reminiscing about these scenes of my childhood. In the background, wooden structures, and buildings of the Old Otterkill Sawmill, are partially visible through the trees.

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Category

West Chester
Chester Views

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Chester Views

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

1 pm March 2, 1907

Postmark Place

* Untyped Postmark Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Addressee

Name

Miss A. C. Andrews

Transcription

Along the “Otterkill” Old Sawmill, Chester N.Y. [ Message:] "How dear to my are the scenes of my childhood". Barrels of things to write but takes too long to write. Have $17.00 for you will send. Love to all. Have your nice long letters. VI [verso] Post Card [Postmark:] Chester, NY 1 pm March 2, 1907 This Side for the Address Miss A. C. Andrews 146 East 22 St. New York City

Dimensions

Height

8.5 cm

Width

13.6 cm

General Notes

Note

Tax parcel: 332201 107-2-5.2 House in background was F.B. Seely residence Addressed to: Miss A. C. Andrews 146 East 22 St. New York City Message: "How dear to my are the scenes of my childhood". Barrels of things to write but takes too long to write. Have $17.00 for you will send. Love to all. Have your nice long letters. VI Postmark: Chester, NY 1 pm March 2, 1907 Clif bought on eBay: 1907 CHESTER NY - PHOTO - OTTERKILL OLD SAWMILL !!!!!!! Item number: 200187246146 Winning bid: US $9.99 Ended: Jan-03-08 13:02:55 PST Item location: Oceanside, United States History: 1 bid Winning bidder: chester-historical Seller: runforcovers GREAT REAL PHOTO POSTCARD "ALONG THE OTTERKILL, OLD SAW MILL, CHESTER, N.Y." POSTMARKED CHESTER NY 1907, EXCELLENT CONDITION

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026