Erie Station

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

This monochrome photo postcard captures an atmospheric scene at the 1915 Erie Station in Chester, New York, showcasing an old steam locomotive billowing thick smoke as it arrives at the station where several people are either waiting or observing. The rustic setting is emphasized by a traditional station building labeled "CHESTER," a curved railway, and a forested backdrop, all underlined by the presence of telegraph poles and serene, hilly terrain, evoking a nostalgic early twentieth-century American railroad environment.

This monochrome photo postcard captures an atmospheric scene at the 1915 Erie Station in Chester, New York, showcasing an old steam locomotive billowing thick smoke as it arrives at the station where several people are either waiting or observing. The rustic setting is emphasized by a traditional station building labeled "CHESTER," a curved railway, and a forested backdrop, all underlined by the presence of telegraph poles and serene, hilly terrain, evoking a nostalgic early twentieth-century American railroad environment.

Name/Title

Erie Station

Entry/Object ID

chs-000566

Description

This monochrome photo postcard captures an atmospheric scene at the 1915 Erie Station in Chester, New York, showcasing an old steam locomotive billowing thick smoke as it arrives at the station where several people are either waiting or observing. The rustic setting is emphasized by a traditional station building labeled "CHESTER," a curved railway, and a forested backdrop, all underlined by the presence of telegraph poles and serene, hilly terrain, evoking a nostalgic early twentieth-century American railroad environment.

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

circa 1920

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026