Mt. Beacon, Matteawan, N.Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Mt. Beacon, Matteawan, N.Y.: This colorized photo postcard depicts Mt. Beacon Incline Railway base terminal at Matteawan, N.Y., showing a serene twilight scene with a lush, tree-covered mountain under a fading sky. Near the foot of the mountain, there are small buildings and gathered people, likely at a recreational or transit site. A conspicuous funicular or cable rail line leads up to a summit, where a distinct, dome-like structure is visible against the evening light.
Mt. Beacon, Matteawan, N.Y.

This colorized photo postcard depicts Mt. Beacon Incline Railway base terminal at Matteawan, N.Y., showing a serene twilight scene with a lush, tree-covered mountain under a fading sky. Near the foot of the mountain, there are small buildings and gathered people, likely at a recreational or transit site. A conspicuous funicular or cable rail line leads up to a summit, where a distinct, dome-like structure is visible against the evening light.

Name/Title

Mt. Beacon, Matteawan, N.Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-000512

Description

This colorized photo postcard depicts Mt. Beacon Incline Railway base terminal at Matteawan, N.Y., showing a serene twilight scene with a lush, tree-covered mountain under a fading sky. Near the foot of the mountain, there are small buildings and gathered people, likely at a recreational or transit site. A conspicuous funicular or cable rail line leads up to a summit, where a distinct, dome-like structure is visible against the evening light. A member of the Woodhull family probably acquired as a souvenir during a visit.

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Fishkill (Town) - Dutchess County - New York

Collection

Woodhull Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

J. Ruben, Newburhg, N.Y.

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026