Name/Title
Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, N. Y.Entry/Object ID
chs-001265Description
This unused, illustrated postcard depicts Lawrence Tourist Cabins in Chester, New York, featuring a picturesque layout of small white cabins arranged symmetrically along curved pathways. A serene lake is central, occupied by boats, and bordered by walkways, while vibrant trees and landscaping enhance the scenic view. The foreground shows Lawrence City, a gas station-diner, and detailed, colorful signage indicating routes from New York City and the U.S Route 6, and NYS Routes 2 &17. This charming illustration captures a quaint, recreational spot, likely popular among tourists seeking a peaceful getaway.Subject Person/Organization
Lawrence's CabinsSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Chester (Village) - Orange County - New YorkLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Hotels/Inns: Lawrence Tourist CabinsPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Post CardPublisher
A.S. Landis, Bayville, N.J.Date Published
circa 1940Transcription
Transcription
Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, NY. Tel. Chester 15
From the west - U.S. Route 6. From N.Y.C. - Route 2 and 17
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Restaurant and bar - Gulf gas and supplies - large bathing pool - open all year - 25 deluxe heated cabins, Hot showers and individual toilets, kitchenette, inner-spring mattresses. Lawrence Tourist Camp - 49 miles west of New York City on Route U.S. 6, New York 17, Chester, N.Y. - Phone Chester 15 Deluxe diner never closed.Transcriber
Clifton PatrickGeneral Notes
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Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, NY Tel. Chester 15
From the west - U.S. Route 6 From N.Y.C. - Route 2 and 17
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Lawrence Tourist Cabins, Chester, NY Tel. Chester 15
From the west - U.S. Route 6 From N.Y.C. - Route 2 and 17
“Restaurant and bar - Gulf gas and supplies - large bathing pool - open all year - 25 deluxe heated cabins, Hot showers and individual toilets, kitchenette, inner-spring mattresses. Lawrence Tourist Camp - 49 miles west of New York City on Route U.S. 6, New York 17, Chester, N.Y. - Phone Chester 15 Deluxe diner never closed.”
See also 443, 1361
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6/18/2007 Bisco5:
This Postcard was Drawn & Published by Alfred Landis, a Well Known Local Folk Art Artist. This is Landis No. E- 4275.
The information is printed on the back of the card. These cards were produced between the 1930's to the mid 1950's . Landis was the Local artist( there has been a growing cult of collectors and admirer's of his work - his Grandson is still alive. Landis was the Artist and he and his later partner, Also, were commisssioned to do the folk art illustrations and the folk art advertising postcards to local hotels , restaurants and other businesses. They operated primarily in NY, NJ , and Pa, but did some work in Fla and MD. There is a catalog ( book ) on Landis lsiting his cards that was availbale through the Half moon Postcard Club. I believe a new edition is being worked on now.
Hope the information helps,
MarkCreate Date
August 1, 2024Update Date
August 12, 2024