High Street, Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

High Street, Chester, N. Y.: This monochrome photo postcard showcases a peaceful residential street scene from the early 20th century in High St., Chester, N.Y., featuring quaint houses surrounded by mature trees. A neatly maintained road splits into paths surrounding a central grassy area. The foreground indicates a quieter time with clear, uncluttered streets.
High Street, Chester, N. Y.

This monochrome photo postcard showcases a peaceful residential street scene from the early 20th century in High St., Chester, N.Y., featuring quaint houses surrounded by mature trees. A neatly maintained road splits into paths surrounding a central grassy area. The foreground indicates a quieter time with clear, uncluttered streets.

Name/Title

High Street, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001335

Description

This monochrome photo postcard showcases a peaceful residential street scene from the early 20th century in High St., Chester, N.Y., featuring quaint houses surrounded by mature trees. The house on the left was occupied by William Osborne and his family - the one on the right by John Tyler Thompson and his family. A neatly maintained road splits into paths surrounding a central grassy area. The foreground indicates a quieter time with clear, uncluttered streets. The address side of the postcard was dated April 23, 1908, postmarked in Chester, NY. The postcard features an elegant script and floral design elements in the header, reading "Post Card." It is addressed to Mr. William Masterson at 614 West 136th Street, New York City, NY. The postcard also has a green Benjamin Franklin one-cent stamp affixed to the top right corner. An added after-the-fact notes occupant to the house pictured on the other side.

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

8 pm Apr 23 1908

Postmark Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Sender

Elizabeth (Libbie) Materson

Addressee

Name

Mrs William Marterson

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026