Chester, N. Y. - The Square (Durland's Store)

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Chester, N. Y. - The Square (Durland's Store): This monochrome photo postcard depicts Durland's Store, located in Chester, N.Y., at the inspection of Academy Ave. and Main St. known as "The Square." The photo showcases a large, two-storied structure with several visible entrances and a chimney, indicating that it functioned both as a store and warehouse. The building is clad in weathered siding and features a multi-windowed facade. In the foreground, a dirt road and a walkway lead to the storefront, and a standalone water trough, in the center of this intersection with a kerosine streetlamp mounted in it.
Chester, N. Y. - The Square (Durland's Store)

This monochrome photo postcard depicts Durland's Store, located in Chester, N.Y., at the inspection of Academy Ave. and Main St. known as "The Square." The photo showcases a large, two-storied structure with several visible entrances and a chimney, indicating that it functioned both as a store and warehouse. The building is clad in weathered siding and features a multi-windowed facade. In the foreground, a dirt road and a walkway lead to the storefront, and a standalone water trough, in the center of this intersection with a kerosine streetlamp mounted in it.

Name/Title

Chester, N. Y. - The Square (Durland's Store)

Entry/Object ID

chs-013333

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts Durland's Store, located in Chester, N.Y., at the inspection of Academy Ave. and Main St. known as "The Square." The photo showcases a large, two-storied structure with several visible entrances and a chimney, indicating that it functioned both as a store and warehouse. The building is clad in weathered siding and features a multi-windowed facade. In the foreground, a dirt road and a walkway lead to the storefront, and a standalone water trough, in the center of this intersection with a kerosine streetlamp mounted in it. The Yelverton Inn is visible along the right side of the photo.

Subject Person/Organization

Durland’s Store

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Category

Durland's Store
Businesses

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Business

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

Artino, NYC

Date Published

circa 1910

Transcription

Durland's Store Chester, N. Y. The Square Artino Post Cards New York City

Dimensions

Height

8.7 cm

Width

13.8 cm

General Notes

Note

Photo postcard of "The Square," also known as "Durland Square," in uptown Chester, the oldest section of the village, at the intersection of Academy Avenue and Main Street. Note: Watering trough in middle of square for horses. Yelverton Inn, built about 1755 partially visible in background. Built in the Greek revival style, iconic columns were removed and the storefront enclosed about 1895. The Square Durland's Store Mailed to: Mrs. W. H. Bryan 322 S. Geneva St. Ithaca, NY - - - Purchased on eBay: 2 Dif 1910 Chester New York Pcards Durland's Drug Store Ended: Jun 29, 201022:01:58 PDT Bid history: 1 bid Winning bid: US $5.00 Shipping: $2.00 US Postal Service First Class Mail Seller: lumpysthings Paul Polizzi 134 Sunset St Rochester, NY 14606 Item number: 160448198131 Item location: Rochester, NY, United States Description: 2 Dif 1910 Chester New York Pcards Durland's Drug Store Ended: Jun 29, 201022:01:58 PDT Bid history: 1 bid Winning bid: US $5.00 Shipping: $2.00 US Postal Service First Class Mail Seller: lumpysthings Item number: 160448198131 Item location: Rochester, NY, United States

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026