Glenmare Lake, Chester, N. Y.

Glenmare Lake, Chester, N. Y.: The image depicts a serene and picturesque view of Glenmere [misspelled "Glenmare"] Lake in Chester, N.Y., where a small wooden boat is gently moored along the scenic shoreline, framed by lush trees on the right side, while the expansive lake stretches towards the distant horizon, capturing a small green island in the middle; in the background, softly rolling hills rise under a clear, lightly clouded sky, contributing to the tranquil ambiance of this natural setting, with the entire scene beautifully rendered in a vintage-style postcard format.
Glenmare Lake, Chester, N. Y.

The image depicts a serene and picturesque view of Glenmere [misspelled "Glenmare"] Lake in Chester, N.Y., where a small wooden boat is gently moored along the scenic shoreline, framed by lush trees on the right side, while the expansive lake stretches towards the distant horizon, capturing a small green island in the middle; in the background, softly rolling hills rise under a clear, lightly clouded sky, contributing to the tranquil ambiance of this natural setting, with the entire scene beautifully rendered in a vintage-style postcard format.

Name/Title

Glenmare Lake, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-020042

Description

A colorized photo-postcard of a small rowboat rests by the calm waters of Glenmere Lake in Chester, New York. On reverse is a message from Nell to Mrs. A. L. Parker, Dansville, N.Y.

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Glenmere Lake (reservoir) - Orange County - New York

Context

From an album held by the Dansville Area Historical Society.

Category

Glenmere Lake
Chester Views

Acquisition

Accession

2025.12

Source or Donor

Dansville Area Historical Society

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Dansville Area Historical Society

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

Jul 3, 1914 - 11:30 AM

Postmark Place

* Untyped Postmark Place

Jersey City (City) - Hudson County - New Jersey

Stamp

Green Washington 1¢

Sender

Nell

Addressee

Name

Mrs. A. L. Parker

Transcription

Transcription

Glenmare Lake, Chester, N. Y. [verso] [postmark Jerry City, N.J. Jul 3 11:30 AM 1914 [upside down] 217 Pavonia Ave.,℅ Mrs. Hammond THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES Dear Folks- We have landed in Jersey City and have a nice rooms for 11 days and then we go from there to then we go from there to see the sights. Bee received your letter on the way to the train. Am glad you and Tat are going toG. Address - 217 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, N.J. Nell THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY Mrs. A. L. Parker 21 Liberty St., Dansville N.Y.

Transcriber

Clifton Patrick

Create Date

May 8, 2025

Update Date

May 8, 2025