Chester National Bank, Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Chester National Bank, Chester, N. Y.: This colorized photo postcard shows the Chester National Bank in Chester, N.Y.; the building is a sturdy, cast stone structure with a castle-like appearance, featuring arched doorways and a bold sign above the main entrance. The sky above is partly cloudy, and the architecture carries a historical ambiance, characteristic of early 20th-century American small-town banks. The neighboring building adds to the urban vintage feel, illustrating a typical streetscape of that era.
Chester National Bank, Chester, N. Y.

This colorized photo postcard shows the Chester National Bank in Chester, N.Y.; the building is a sturdy, cast stone structure with a castle-like appearance, featuring arched doorways and a bold sign above the main entrance. The sky above is partly cloudy, and the architecture carries a historical ambiance, characteristic of early 20th-century American small-town banks. The neighboring building adds to the urban vintage feel, illustrating a typical streetscape of that era.

Name/Title

Chester National Bank, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-000501

Description

This colorized photo postcard shows the Chester National Bank in Chester, N.Y.; the building is a sturdy, cast stone structure with a castle-like appearance, featuring arched doorways and a bold sign above the main entrance. The sky above is partly cloudy, and the architecture carries a historical ambiance, characteristic of early 20th-century American small-town banks. The other side is a postmark from Chester, dated April 12, 1913. The card is addressed to Mrs. Elbert Ours in Andover, N.Y. On the left side, there's a handwritten message expressing a wish from the sender, Mr. Jesse Gelfs[?], c/o H.B. Davis, to visit and catch up with the recipient.

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

3017 Thompson’s Pharmacy, Chestr, NY

Date Published

Apr 12, 1913

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026