Monument to Hambletonian , Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Monument to Hambletonian , Chester, N. Y.: This monochrome photo postcard features a solemn monument - a tall, thin obelisk of red granite over the grave of Hamilton 10, enclosed by a wrought iron fence. Set against a backdrop of large, billowy clouds, the scene conveys a serene atmosphere. At the bottom, text labels it as "Monument to Hamilton in Chester." Tall trees flank the monument, further adding to its dignified and tranquil setting. The postcard itself shows signs of age with slight wear and discoloration.
Monument to Hambletonian , Chester, N. Y.

This monochrome photo postcard features a solemn monument - a tall, thin obelisk of red granite over the grave of Hamilton 10, enclosed by a wrought iron fence. Set against a backdrop of large, billowy clouds, the scene conveys a serene atmosphere. At the bottom, text labels it as "Monument to Hamilton in Chester." Tall trees flank the monument, further adding to its dignified and tranquil setting. The postcard itself shows signs of age with slight wear and discoloration.

Name/Title

Monument to Hambletonian , Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001330

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Description

This monochrome photo postcard features a solemn monument - a tall, thin obelisk of red granite over the grave of Hamilton 10, enclosed by a wrought iron fence. Set against a backdrop of large, billowy clouds, the scene conveys a serene atmosphere. At the bottom, the text labels it as "Monument to Hamilton in Chester." Tall trees flank the monument, further adding to its dignified and tranquil setting. The postcard itself shows signs of age with slight wear and discoloration. The address side of this postcard is densely covered with handwritten script on the message side. It has a designated section for the address only and features a one-cent U.S. postage stamp depicting Benjamin Franklin, canceled with a postmark dated "4 PM Feb 1, 1923" from Chester, New York. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. J.D. Mapes, Oxford Depot, NY." The black eagle graphic, The Eagle Post Card Co. logo is also visible at the bottom center.

Subject Person/Organization

Hambletonian 10 (Rysdyk's Hambletonian), 1849-1876

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Hambletonian

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

The Eagle Post Card Co., NY

Date Published

Feb 7, 1923

Transcription

Monument to Hambletonian , Chester, N. Y. [reverse] Post Card [postmark] Chester, N.Y. 4 p Feb 7 1923 Dear Maude - Hope your trip didn't tire you too much, Sat. I went down to the movies & went to see the Dr. it was muscular sore thumb that ailed me. I know it was sore whatever it was. Did you know Henry was not expected to live? He is unconscious and they have a nurse for him Poor man. I suppose no one ever knew what his suffered. Papa is quite sick-too, has been in bed nearly a week & keeps getting weaker. Had a letter from Aunt Abby. She is the only well one down there. Millie & Geo. are both miserable with colds & coughs & Lock kum what else. Shell be lucky if she don't take it of them - Come up again. Love. Ruth For correspondence Eagle Quality - The Eagle Post Card Co., New York Mrs. J. D. Mapes. Oxford Depot N. Y. Orange County. 2- For Address Only CHS 1330

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

General Notes

Note

Old postcard of the Hambletonian Monument in Chester, NY. Addressed to: Mrs. J. D. Mapes Oxford Depot N.Y. Orange County Message Dear Maude - Hope your trip didn’t tire you too much. Sat., I went down to the monies & went to see the Dr. it was muscular sore think that ailed me. I know it was d- sore whatever it was. Did you know Henry was not expected to live? He is unconecine and they have a nurse for him. Poor man - I suppose noone ever. Ruin what his suffered. Papa is quite sick & keeps getting weaker. Had a letter form Aunt Abbey. She is the only well one down here. Mother & Geo. are both miserable with colds & coughes & Lock Tcume what else. She’ll be lucky if she don’t take at of them. Come up again, Ruth

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026