The disastrous fire of 1876 destroyed downtown Chester. To protect the village from future fires, the citizens of Chester under took to build both a water system and a fire company. This advertisement was sent to Joseph Durland, a founding member...
The oceanographic vessel, the 'Vema', had a huge winch with cable that could drag for miles down into the ocean or behind the ship. When not out at sea, it was moored at the end of the long pier in Piermont, NY.The ship was owned by the...