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 photo postcard depicts an industrial site, the H.O. factory which was located in Craigville, N. Y. just down the road a bit from the brick blacksmith shop. Hornby's Oats (H-O) were first manufactured here in about 1872 by Alexander Hornby, using the Cromline Creek for water power. The scene shows multiple weathered buildings, grist & rolling mills, and factories, constructed primarily from wood. A large building to the left features a sloped roof and multiple levels, appearing functional but aged, hinting at its industrial past. In the foreground, another structure displays residential characteristics, with visible windows and a porch, nestled among mature trees.
Where H.O. was first manufactured.Chester, N. Y.

This photo postcard depicts an industrial site, the H.O. factory which was located in Craigville, N. Y. just down the road a bit from the brick blacksmith shop. Hornby's Oats (H-O) were first manufactured here in about 1872 by Alexander Hornby, using the Cromline Creek for water power. The scene shows multiple weathered buildings, grist & rolling mills, and factories, constructed primarily from wood. A large building to the left features a sloped roof and multiple levels, appearing functional but aged, hinting at its industrial past. In the foreground, another structure displays residential characteristics, with visible windows and a porch, nestled among mature trees.

Name/Title

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

Entry/Object ID

chs-001274

Description

This monochrome photo postcard depicts an industrial site, the H.O. factory which was located in Craigville, N. Y. just down the road a bit from the brick blacksmith shop. Hornby's Oats (H-O) were first manufactured here in about 1872 by Alexander Hornby, using the Cromline Creek for water power. The scene shows multiple weathered buildings, grist & rolling mills, and factories, constructed primarily from wood. A large building to the left features a sloped roof and multiple levels, appearing functional but aged, hinting at its industrial past. In the foreground, another structure displays residential characteristics, with visible windows and a porch, nestled among mature trees.

Subject Person/Organization

H.O. Oats

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

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

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Craigville/Craigsville

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

Thompson’s Drug Store

Date Published

circa 1900

Transcription

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

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

General Notes

Note

This photo post card shows the H.O. factory which was located in Craigville, just down a bit from the Parker blacksmith shop (the brick house near Route 94). Imaging queue Post card shows the H.O. factory which was located Craigville, just down a bit from the blacksmith shop (the brick house near Route 94)

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

August 18, 2024