Main Street, Chester, New York

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Main Street, Chester, New York: The black and white photograph captures a bustling Main Street scene in Chester, New York, characterized by 1940s-1950s cars parked along the roadside and multiple old buildings lining the street, under a network of overhead cables. The image, evoking a nostalgic mid-20th century vibe, features an array of architectural styles with signs visible on several buildings, poised under a clear sky, enhancing the town's historic charm. The clarity of details despite the photo's age provides a rich glimpse into the past era of this quaint time.
Main Street, Chester, New York

The black and white photograph captures a bustling Main Street scene in Chester, New York, characterized by 1940s-1950s cars parked along the roadside and multiple old buildings lining the street, under a network of overhead cables. The image, evoking a nostalgic mid-20th century vibe, features an array of architectural styles with signs visible on several buildings, poised under a clear sky, enhancing the town's historic charm. The clarity of details despite the photo's age provides a rich glimpse into the past era of this quaint time.

Name/Title

Main Street, Chester, New York

Entry/Object ID

chs-001279

Tags

Chester, Downtown

Description

The black and white photograph captures a bustling Main Street scene in Chester, New York, characterized by 1940s-1950s cars parked along the roadside and multiple old buildings lining the street, under a network of overhead cables. The image, evoking a nostalgic mid-20th century vibe, features an array of architectural styles with signs visible on several buildings. The back of a postcard addressed to Annie, from "L" reminding her of "Old Home Town."

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Chester, Historic Downtown

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

Clem and Daisy Variety Store, Chester, NY

Date Published

circa 1950

Transcription

Transcription

Main Street Chester, New York [reverse] Post Card Main Street at Chester, New York. Chester is located in Orange County and is famous as the home of Hambletonian No. 10-the Father of the Trotting Horse in America. Photo by Haddon Hall Anne "in case you forgotten the "Old Home Town" after having seen all the Movie Star Homes" etc., ~~~~~~~~~ L. Pub. by Clem and Daisy Variety Store, Chester, N. Y. 43444 Place Stamp Here Address CHS 1279

Transcriber

Clifton Patrick

Dimensions

Height

8.6 cm

Width

14 cm

General Notes

Note

“Main Street at Chester, New York. Chester is located in Orange County and is famous as the home of Hambletonian No. 10 – the Father of the Trotting Horse in America. Message: Anne In case you have forgotten the “Old Home Town,” after having seen all the Movie Star Homes etc., ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L.

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026