Ruins of the Craigville Wagon Makers Shop

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Ruins of the Craigville Wagon Makers Shop: This monochrome photo postcard depicts the ruins of a partially collapsed wooden structure, the Wagon Makers Shop at Craigville. The surrounding landscape appears barren, with a few leafless trees and scattered debris, underlining the desolation of the scene. The photograph's sepia tone adds to its historical feel, evoking a sense of the past.
Ruins of the Craigville Wagon Makers Shop

This monochrome photo postcard depicts the ruins of a partially collapsed wooden structure, the Wagon Makers Shop at Craigville. The surrounding landscape appears barren, with a few leafless trees and scattered debris, underlining the desolation of the scene. The photograph's sepia tone adds to its historical feel, evoking a sense of the past.

Name/Title

Ruins of the Craigville Wagon Makers Shop

Entry/Object ID

chs-012621

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts the ruins of a partially collapsed wooden structure, the Wagon Makers Shop at Craigville. The surrounding landscape appears barren, with a few leafless trees and scattered debris, underlining the desolation of the scene. The photograph's sepia tone adds to its historical feel, evoking a sense of the past. The image shows a vintage postcard dated April 16, 1912, with a handwritten message and a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin. The card’s postmark is clearly visible, and it is addressed to Miss Edna Comday in Brooklyn, New York. The written message indicates that the sender, Mabel, is doing well, keeping busy with sewing, having made a suit and two shirtwaists. Mabel expresses happiness about receiving papers from Edna.

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Craigville (Populated place) - Town of Blooming Grove - Orange County - New York

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

Apr 16 A.M. 1912

Postmark Place

Neighborhood

Craigville (Populated place) - Town of Blooming Grove - Orange County - New York

Sender

Mabel

Addressee

Name

Miss Edna Camdy

Dimensions

Height

8.6 cm

Width

13.6 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 17, 2026