High Street, Chester, N.Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

High Street, Chester, N.Y.: This monochrome photo postcard shows a serene view, looking south along High Street in Chester, New York, depicting a tranquil tree-lined road with quaint houses partially visible through the foliage; the rustic charm of the early 20th century is captured in the earthy tones and lush greenery, evoking a sense of peaceful residential life.
High Street, Chester, N.Y.

This monochrome photo postcard shows a serene view, looking south along High Street in Chester, New York, depicting a tranquil tree-lined road with quaint houses partially visible through the foliage; the rustic charm of the early 20th century is captured in the earthy tones and lush greenery, evoking a sense of peaceful residential life.

Name/Title

High Street, Chester, N.Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-016957

Description

This monochrome photo postcard shows a serene view, looking south along High Street in Chester, New York, depicting a tranquil tree-lined road with quaint houses partially visible through the foliage. The address side of this vintage postcard is from Kathryn R. Wessner and addressed to Miss Freda Zweibel in Westbrook, Conn. The message is handwritten and mentions the sender's arrival in Chester, N.Y., feeling slightly lonesome. The postcard features a green one-cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin and is marked with a postal stamp from Chester, N.Y., dated August 19, 1908. The card also includes printed details identifying it as printed in Germany.

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Collection

Debby Lou Vadala-Adams Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

The American News Co., NYC

Date Published

Aug 19, 1908

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Width

13.8 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026