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The Chester Historical Society invites you to the
Grand Opening
Saturday, June 12th 1999 10:00 am
of the
1915 Erie Railroad Station
in Historic Downtown Chester 19 Winkler Place
Chester, N.Y RSVP
914-469-4405 914 469-2558
sphere of the country to live and raise their families, the railroad became a commuter line carrying them
to work In the metropolitan area and bringing them home in the evening to the quiet homes of Chester
they so valued. The trip became a daily part of life for many.
from The Village of Chester 1892-1992 Centennial Journal
- In Appreciation -
Since 1991, the Chester Historical Society has received a number of substantial government grants for the restoration of the railroad station, as well as numerous smaller grants from community organizations. We appreciate the help of:
Chester Village (with very special thanks to Mayor Joseph F. Battiato and the Village Board and staff for their outstanding
help and for providing office space for the Historical Society).
Community Development Office of Orange County (Federal Grants Administrator).
Federal Government Grant - ISTEA (Intramodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act) Administered by the NYS Department of Transportatlon.
Office of Senator William J. Larkin Jr. ( Member Item administered by the NYS Department of Parks & Recreation).
Orange County Historian's Office. Chester Historical Society Fundraisers.
Individuals, organizations snd businesses, too numerous to list here, gave many donations of time and/or money. Volunteer work on the station cannot be counted In dollars and cents, but all the hard labor, craftsmanship, clerical, administration, engineering and archltectual help that was so generously given maximized the grant monies and made this restoration possible.
This restored railroad station is a testimony to the wonderful volunteer spirit of this community and the support of officials of our Village, Town,
County, State, and Federal Government.The Chester Historical Society is deeply appreciative
of the tremendous help it has received from
individuals, organizations, and businesses as it strove for more than a decade to restore this
historic building to an important role In our region.
Loretta Winkler, President Chester Historical Society
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Officers of the Cheater Historical Society
Loretta Winkier, President
Clifton Patrick, First Vice President Lorraine Johanson, Second Vice President Frederick Kronk, Treasurer
Norma Stoddard, Corresponding Secretary
Marjorie Nehrich, Recording Secretary & Newsletter Editor
Committees and Chairpersons
Mary AltobeUi - Historic Designation Research Rita Bahren - Volunteer Coordinator
Rita Bahren & Marjorie Nehrich - Yard Sales & Penny Social Judith Cavacini - Raffles
Bernard Horn & Leslie Smith - Operation Depot
Lorraine Johanson - Oral History
Marjorie Nehrich - Newsletter Editor Clifton Patrick - Computer Records
Robert Pioselli - Organization Historian
Jane Rabinowitz - Community Calendar
Leslie Smith - Membership
Edward Stoddard & Loretta Winkler - Grants & Fundraising Norma Stoddard - Telephone Tree
E.J. Szutwach & EDen Shortess - Beautification
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GRAND OPENING PROGRAM
National Anthem — Chester High School Band, Thomas Venable, Director. Singing led by representatives
of four local churches: Pat Lindau (St. Paul's
Epicopal Church), Maggie Johnson (First
Presbyterian Church of Chester), Harold E. Haslam (Sugar Loaf United Methodist Church)
and Susan Bahren (Church of St. Columba Church)
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Ittvocation— Rev. Thomas J. Curley, Pastor Church of St. Columba
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Dear Chester Friend:
Your name has been suggested to us as someone who has a great interest in our historic town and village ofChester As such, we hope that you will join the Chester Historical Society, Our organization is dedicated to
'^eepina Chester's rich heritage alive, preserving historic places and documents and providing free educational
programs about our local history. New members are very welcome. As you can see on the enclosed membership application, dues are low: $10 for individuals; $15 for families and $30 for associates (businesses).
We are happy to announce that the Society will be holding the grand opening of the restored 1915
Chester Railroad Station, 19 Winkler Place, at 10 AM, Saturday, June 12th, with prominent speakers, band '^Usic and special exhibits. We hope that you wil be able to atend. A souvenir program for the grand opening Wil include the names of sponsors. There are four sponsor categories:
Engineer: $100 Conductor: 50
Brakeman: 25 Passenger: 10.
would like to make a contribution toward our Society's projects, make your check payable to CHS/T^R ^"dmalititotheChesterHsitorcialSoceity,47Mani Street,Chester,NY10918.Inordertomakecenani S ^ name is properly printed in our souvenir program, we need your commitment no later than Tuesday.
VTT999Pelaseusethecouponbeolwtosendni wtihyourcheck.Formoreniformatoinpelasecalthe office at 914-469-4405.
Thank you for your interest in historic Chester and for any help you can ofer.
^' ■^rely, ^CHESTERHISTORICALSOCIETY
pNa M. Winkler
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^ cnnn<;nr- Engineer ($100) Conductor ($50) Brakeman ($25) Passenger t'ist my name or organization as fol lows:
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.ru Historical Society is a non-profit organization as qualified under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS code. The Chester n Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Chester Historical Society
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