Looking west along the Erie Main Line at Chester, Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Looking west along the Erie Main Line at Chester, Chester, N. Y.: This monochrome photo postcard presents a serene, historical view of Chester, NY, featuring the 141 Erie railroad station nestled between gently sloping hills, with a broad, metal truss bridge spanning the tracks, known as "High Bridge" over the "Chester Cut" surrounded by lush greenery and traditional wooden houses, while a few individuals appear along the pathways, embodying the peaceful, everyday life of a past era.
Looking west along the Erie Main Line at Chester, Chester, N. Y.

This monochrome photo postcard presents a serene, historical view of Chester, NY, featuring the 141 Erie railroad station nestled between gently sloping hills, with a broad, metal truss bridge spanning the tracks, known as "High Bridge" over the "Chester Cut" surrounded by lush greenery and traditional wooden houses, while a few individuals appear along the pathways, embodying the peaceful, everyday life of a past era.

Name/Title

Looking west along the Erie Main Line at Chester, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-014110

Description

This monochrome photo postcard presents a serene, historical view of Chester, NY, featuring the 141 Erie railroad station nestled between gently sloping hills, with a broad, metal truss bridge spanning the tracks, known as "High Bridge" over the "Chester Cut" surrounded by lush greenery and traditional wooden houses, while a few individuals appear along the pathways.

Subject Place

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Collection

Ann Roche Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Width

13.9 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026