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

General Notes

Note

Imaging queue Photo postcard of the Chester Academy with 1875 addition.

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026