Photograph of uptown Chester opposite Academy Avenue on Main Street.
Sign standing on end on porch: “Last Chance in 20 Miles.”
Large sign extending from front corner of building: “W?n Fricker ???, G. Krueger – Lager Beer.”
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Political activity; Political activity; Politics & government;
This letter details some of the differences of opinion between Mr. Roe and Mr. Ball. This must have been published between 1909, a date cited in the letter, and 1915, when the new Erie RR Station was erected.
Clippings; Water supply; Lakes & ponds; Actions & defenses; Lawyers;
This article reports on a lawsuit concerning the conflict between the Village of Chester's use and control of Walton Lake as its water supply and the surrounding property owners.
Blizzards; Storefronts; Street railroads; Pedestrians; Photographs
Snow covered street with several storefronts and pedestrians. An electric-powered trolley with its pole extended to the overhead wires and its door open is visible.
Landscape pavilions; Tents; Kitchens; Shaving; Military camps; Cooking utensils; Pails;
A man shaves at an outside stand; three men pose inside a tent kitchen. Buckets, pots, pans and kitchen utensils are visible. Caption on back reads: "Camp Fort Orange Kitchen" Upon the breaking off of diplomatic relations with the German Empire,...
