Name/Title
Howland House Chester NYEntry/Object ID
chs-000298Description
This photo postcard shows the Howland House Hotel, double-story building with balconies and distinctive roofing. A small group of people appear to be lounging on the front lawn, opposite the Erie RR Station at Chester.Subject Person/Organization
Howland HouseSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Chester (Village) - Orange County - New YorkAcquisition
Notes
10/9/2000 Gift from Clifton PatrickLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Hotels/Inns: Howland HousePostcard Details
Postcard Type
Post CardDate Published
1906Transcription
I am thinking of you this eve
Chester, N. Y.General Notes
Note
The displayed image was upscaled by a factor of 2 using an online AI tool.
Reproduced from an eBay auction: Undivided back real photo post card of Howland House, Chester, Orange County, New York. Postmarked 1906. Excellent condition. A sign saying "HOWLAND HOUSE" is clearly visible above the second story porch. A second sign can also be seen on the roof at the far right just below the cupola, reading "LIVERY SALE BOARDING". The white-shirted group of people sitting on the lawn in front of the hotel appears to be the staff posing for the camera. The Howland House is shown on the 1903 Orange County Atlas as being situated across from the Erie Railroad Station at Chester. It was owned at that time by Hinchcliffe Bros., and C.G. Baldwin is noted as the Proprietor. A set of railroad tracks is visible in the foreground of the photo.Create Date
August 1, 2024Update Date
January 26, 2026
