View from University Heights . . . East Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

View from University Heights . . . East Chester, N. Y.: This monochrome photo postcard depicts a panoramic view from University Heights in Chester, New York, looking eastward, showcasing a picturesque rural landscape characterized by sprawling farmlands, sporadic clusters of houses, and rolling hills in the background, all rendered in sepia tones, which suggest the photograph's vintage nature, likely dating from the early 20th century. The scene is tranquil, marked by agricultural fields divided by fences and tree-lined paths, providing a glimpse into a pastoral life.
View from University Heights . . . East Chester, N. Y.

This monochrome photo postcard depicts a panoramic view from University Heights in Chester, New York, looking eastward, showcasing a picturesque rural landscape characterized by sprawling farmlands, sporadic clusters of houses, and rolling hills in the background, all rendered in sepia tones, which suggest the photograph's vintage nature, likely dating from the early 20th century. The scene is tranquil, marked by agricultural fields divided by fences and tree-lined paths, providing a glimpse into a pastoral life.

Name/Title

View from University Heights . . . East Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001302

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts a panoramic view from "University Heights" in Chester, New York, looking eastward, showcasing a picturesque rural landscape characterized by sprawling farmlands, sporadic clusters of houses, and rolling hills in the background, all rendered in sepia tones, which suggest the photograph's vintage nature, likely dating from the early 20th century. The scene is tranquil, marked by agricultural fields divided by fences and tree-lined paths, providing a glimpse into a pastoral life. The address side with several stamps and markings, identifying it as the property of the Chester Historical Society located at 47 Main St, Chester, N.Y. 10918. The document features overlapping texts in black ink, some obscured by black ink blotches, and red notations visible. A white label is affixed with numbers and the text "PG/102 POS_" indicates that the "View from University Heights" image was used in the 1992 Village of Chester Centennial book.

Subject Place

Town

Chester (Town) - Orange County - New York

Village

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

circa 1900

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

July 11, 2026