Hambletonian Monument Chester, NY

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Hambletonian Monument Chester, NY: This colorized photo postcard features the Hambletonian Monument located in Chester, New York, surrounded by a lush, green landscape. The monument, commemorating the famous trotting horse Hambletonian, stands tall and prominent within a carefully fenced area under a partly cloudy sky, bordered by mature trees and a serene pastoral backdrop, imparting a sense of historical significance and tranquility.
Hambletonian Monument Chester, NY

This colorized photo postcard features the Hambletonian Monument located in Chester, New York, surrounded by a lush, green landscape. The monument, commemorating the famous trotting horse Hambletonian, stands tall and prominent within a carefully fenced area under a partly cloudy sky, bordered by mature trees and a serene pastoral backdrop, imparting a sense of historical significance and tranquility.

Name/Title

Hambletonian Monument Chester, NY

Entry/Object ID

chs-001354

Description

This colorized photo postcard features the Hambletonian Monument located in Chester, New York, surrounded by a lush, green landscape. The monument, commemorating the famous trotting horse Hambletonian, stands tall and prominent within a carefully fenced area under a partly cloudy sky, bordered by mature trees and a serene pastoral backdrop.

Subject Person/Organization

Hambletonian

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Category

Hambletonian
Farms

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Hambletonian

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

No D5934 Merchants Comm Co, Middletown, NY

Date Published

circa 1907

Transcription

Hambletonian Monument Chester, N. Y.

Dimensions

Height

14 cm

Width

8.9 cm

General Notes

Note

3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inch colorized photo postcard Post Card, pages, by by in. ( x x cm) An unused divided back post card of Hambletonian's Monument, Chester, Orange County, New York. See also item #466: Divided back post card of Hambletonian's Monument, Chester, Orange County, New York. Unused, circa 1907. Excellent condition; bumped corners. Monument commemorates the famous race horse "Hambletonian", referred to on the monument as "The Great Progenitor of Trotters". Published by Mercahnts Commission Co., Middletown, N. Y. ======== Item Title : Postcard: Hambletonian's Monument, Chester NY (Item# 426424470) Final Price : $43.30 Auction Ended At : Sep-11-00 20:08:38 PDT Total number of bids : 5 Seller User ID : highlands Seller E-mail : highlnds@warwick.net High-bidder User ID: chester-historical High-bidder E-mail: chester@worldshare.net

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026