Craigville (N.Y.) School House

Postcard

Chester Historical Society

Craigville (N.Y.) School House

This monochrome photo postcard depicts an old schoolhouse in Craigville, NY, featuring a simple, rustic design with a bell tower and large windows, framed by a backdrop of trees and a wooden fence on the left; the building, nestled on a gentle slope, exudes a sense of historical charm, emphasized by the soft light filtering through the surrounding foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground and structure, while the handwritten label at the bottom of the image marks its identity and location.

Name/Title

Craigville (N.Y.) School House

Entry/Object ID

chs-009587

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts an old schoolhouse in Craigville, NY, featuring a simple, rustic design with a bell tower and large windows, framed by a backdrop of trees and a wooden fence on the left; the building, nestled on a gentle slope, exudes a sense of historical charm, emphasized by the soft light filtering through the surrounding foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground and structure. On the reverse is a handwritten, "Do you remember this dear old report?" from "Sue;" plus "Warren E" written upside down with a different pen.

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Craigville (Populated place) - Town of Blooming Grove - Orange County - New York

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

Oct 5, 1910

Dimensions

Height

8.6 cm

Width

13.5 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 17, 2026