Otterkill, Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Otterkill, Chester, N. Y.: This photo postcard postcard depicts a serene scene at "Otterkill" in Chester, N.Y., showcasing a group of six young boys standing in the Otterkill Creek, surrounded by lush greenery and dense forests, creating an idyllic and tranquil moment captured in bright, colorized tones.
Otterkill, Chester, N. Y.

This photo postcard postcard depicts a serene scene at "Otterkill" in Chester, N.Y., showcasing a group of six young boys standing in the Otterkill Creek, surrounded by lush greenery and dense forests, creating an idyllic and tranquil moment captured in bright, colorized tones.

Name/Title

Otterkill, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-016955

Description

This photo postcard depicts a serene scene at "Otterkill" in Chester, N.Y., showcasing a group of six young boys standing in the Otterkill Creek, surrounded by lush greenery and dense forests, creating an idyllic and tranquil moment captured in bright, colorized tones. The address side of this old postcard, dated July 21, 1915, according to the postmark from Monroe, NY. The card, addressed to Mr. Stafford Gay, at 144 East 23rd St., New York City, includes handwritten text that plans a meeting at the station on the following Saturday. Additionally, it features the Artino Post Card Company's logo of an American Indian in profile and text boxes stating postage rates. The card notes it was printed in Germany.

Subject Place

Town

Chester (Town) - Orange County - New York

Collection

Debby Lou Vadala-Adams Collection

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

K4925 Artino Post Cards, New York City

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

Jul 25 2 PM 1915

Postmark Place

* Untyped Postmark Place

Monroe (Village) - Orange County - New York

Sender

Will

Addressee

Name

Mr. Stafford Gay

Dimensions

Height

8.8 cm

Width

13.8 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026