Near Oxford Depot, N.Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Near Oxford Depot, N.Y.: This monochrome photo postcard depicts a serene, early-20th century rural scene near Oxford Depot, N.Y., featuring the Oxford Depot–Craigville Road meandering past, the house of William Henry Woodhull, 1828-1906 with prominent chimneys, lush green trees, and utility poles lined alongside, capturing a quaint and historical countryside landscape.
Near Oxford Depot, N.Y.

This monochrome photo postcard depicts a serene, early-20th century rural scene near Oxford Depot, N.Y., featuring the Oxford Depot–Craigville Road meandering past, the house of William Henry Woodhull, 1828-1906 with prominent chimneys, lush green trees, and utility poles lined alongside, capturing a quaint and historical countryside landscape.

Name/Title

Near Oxford Depot, N.Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-014502

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts a serene, early-20th century rural scene near Oxford Depot, N.Y., featuring the Oxford Depot–Craigville Road meandering past, the house of William Henry Woodhull, 1828-1906 with prominent chimneys, lush green trees, and utility poles lined alongside, capturing a quaint and historical countryside landscape. The reverse side of this postcard has handwritten text addressing "Dear Annie" and a message mentioning the sender's health condition in Oxford, NY. The card is dated with a postmark showing "MONROE JUN 29 5 PM 1909 NY." A green one-cent stamp with a profile of Benjamin Franklin is affixed to the upper right corner. The postcard features the classic divisions for correspondence and the recipient's address, with the note directed to "Miss Annie Gritchen, Highland Mills, NY.

Subject Person/Organization

Woodhull, William Henry, 1828-1906

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Oxford Depot (Populated Place) - Orange County - New York

Context

This house was demolished in the 1990s for Oxford landing development.

Category

Woodhull, Woodhull Farm
Families, Farms

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Oxford Depot

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

Times Herald-Record

Date Published

Jun 29, 1909

Transcription

Near Oxford Depot, N.Y. [verso] Post Card [Postmarks] Monroe, N.Y. Jun 29 1 PM 1909 Correspondence Here Dear Annie I am in Oxford Depot for my health but it seam all the same to me, but I think I will be well in a few days Jack Name And Address Here Miss Annie Guitchen Highland Mills N. Y.

Dimensions

Height

8.7 cm

Width

13.5 cm

General Notes

Note

Post marked: Monroe, N.Y. Jun 29, 1909 1 PM Addressed to: Miss Annie Guitchen Highland Mills, N.Y. Message: I am in Oxford for my health but it seam all the sae eto me but I think I will be well in a few days. Jack - - - Looking northerly. 3/17/2013 Clif Patrick: I believe this was the house on the west side of Craigville Rd between Bull Mine and Old Mansion Roads that was demolished in the 1990s to make way for the Oxford Park development. - - - Clifton Patrick bought on eBay: Item # Item Title Qty. Price 170095634500 1909 Postcard Near Oxford Depot NY 1 US $5.00 Subtotal: US $5.00 Shipping and handling via Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service: US $1.50 Shipping insurance (Optional US $1.35): -- 8.000% NY Sales tax (applies to subtotal + S&H): US $0.52 Total: US $7.02 Please email me at allegant@frontiernet.net if you have any questions. If you want to mail your payment, please send it and include a copy of this email to: Allegiance Antiques 35 Main Street Mt Morris, NY 14510 United States (585) 658-5470

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026