The Chester Village Board 1892 & 1898

Officers of the first Corporate Village of Chester 1892

From left - Trustee, Thaddeus S. Durland; Treasurer, Charles W. Kerner; President, William A. Lawrence; Trustee, George M. Roe & Trustee, Joseph Durland. In a sepia-toned historical photograph, five men are seated around a large wooden table in a room, which appears to be a meeting or conference space, characterized by a sense of formality and seriousness. The table is cluttered with various papers and writing materials, indicating preparations for a discussion or decisions on significant matters. The men, dressed in formal suits and ties common to a bygone era, exude an aura of authority, likely suggesting roles of importance and responsibility, perhaps as members of a committee or council. Their expressions range from thoughtful to attentive, with some holding writing instruments, suggesting engagement with the content before them. The room is simply decorated, with a visible framed picture on the wall and a heating stove pipe running into the ceiling corner, hinting at a setting from the late 19th to early 20th century. Simple chairs with high backs surround the table, reinforcing the formal atmosphere. This composition captures a moment in time where decisions and deliberations might have been key