Where H.O. was first manufactured, Chester, N. Y.

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Where H.O. was first manufactured, Chester, N. Y.: This colorized photo postcard depicts the rustic building with many additions located in which was located Craigville, just down a bit from the blacksmith shop (the brick house near Route 94) noted as the place where "H.O." (Hornby's Oats) was first manufactured. Leafy trees envelop the scene, casting shadows and adding a tranquil ambiance to the surroundings. The architecture features wooden siding, shingle roofs, and a prominent chimney, indicative of historical industrial or residential use. The weathered appearance of the buildings contrasts with the lush greenery.
Where H.O. was first manufactured, Chester, N. Y.

This colorized photo postcard depicts the rustic building with many additions located in which was located Craigville, just down a bit from the blacksmith shop (the brick house near Route 94) noted as the place where "H.O." (Hornby's Oats) was first manufactured. Leafy trees envelop the scene, casting shadows and adding a tranquil ambiance to the surroundings. The architecture features wooden siding, shingle roofs, and a prominent chimney, indicative of historical industrial or residential use. The weathered appearance of the buildings contrasts with the lush greenery.

Name/Title

Where H.O. was first manufactured, Chester, N. Y.

Entry/Object ID

chs-001296

Description

This colorized photo postcard depicts the rustic building with many additions located in which was located in Craigville, just down a bit from the blacksmith shop (the brick house near Route 94) noted as the place where "H.O." (Hornby's Oats) was first manufactured. The factory was operated, first as a grist mill, by Alexander Hornby, 1807-1888 from about 1872 to 1896. The factory, presumedly was powered by water from Cromline Creek. Leafy trees envelop the scene, casting shadows and adding a tranquil ambiance to the surroundings. The architecture features wooden siding, shingle roofs, and a prominent chimney. At the founder's death (1888), Edward Ellsworth bought this mill and, in 1890, relocated the business to Lockport, Illinois.

Subject Place

Neighborhood

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

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Date Published

circa 1910

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

April 29, 2026