Chester Historic Downtown Business District Trailside Directory

Photograph

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Chester Historical Society

Chester Historic Downtown Business District Trailside Directory: The image depicts two signboards situated on a grassy area, each supported by wooden posts, with the top of each sign reading "CHESTER HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT" and providing a website link for the Chester Historical Society. Both signs list various businesses located in the area, with each business name followed by an upward-pointing arrow, suggesting their direction. On the left sign, businesses listed include Meadow Blues Coffee, Rushing Duck Brewery, Allan's Falafel, American House Ice Cream Shack, 19 Main St., and Jarvis Boone Amphitheatre. The right sign lists Valkyrie Coffee Roasters, Rustic Wheelhouse, Angles & Cuts, New Chester Market, Main St. Collaborative Hair Studio, and Taco Express Restaurant & Bar. Behind the signs, several parked cars are visible along with a vibrant green tree to the left.
Chester Historic Downtown Business District Trailside Directory

The image depicts two signboards situated on a grassy area, each supported by wooden posts, with the top of each sign reading "CHESTER HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT" and providing a website link for the Chester Historical Society. Both signs list various businesses located in the area, with each business name followed by an upward-pointing arrow, suggesting their direction. On the left sign, businesses listed include Meadow Blues Coffee, Rushing Duck Brewery, Allan's Falafel, American House Ice Cream Shack, 19 Main St., and Jarvis Boone Amphitheatre. The right sign lists Valkyrie Coffee Roasters, Rustic Wheelhouse, Angles & Cuts, New Chester Market, Main St. Collaborative Hair Studio, and Taco Express Restaurant & Bar. Behind the signs, several parked cars are visible along with a vibrant green tree to the left.

Name/Title

Chester Historic Downtown Business District Trailside Directory

Entry/Object ID

chs-020165

Description

On May 29, 2026, the Village of Chester installed the Chester Historic Downtown Business District Trailside Directory. The directory was a grant-funded project and was installed on the south side of the Heritage Trail access point next to the 1915 Erie Railroad Station. Susan Bahren spearheaded the two-year effort. "Chester Historic Downtown Business District chesterhistoricalsociety.com Meadow Blues Coffee Rushing Duck Brewery Allan's Falafel American House Ice Cream Shack 19 Main St. Jarvis Boone Amphitheatre Valkyrie Coffee Roasters Rustic Wheelhouse Angles & Cuts New Chester Market Main St. Collaborative Hair Studio Taco Express Restaurant & Bar"

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Made/Created

Artist

Bahren, Susan (Sue), 1956-

Date made

May 29, 2026

Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Create Date

May 29, 2026

Update Date

July 14, 2026