A photograph of the graduating class of 1877 mounted on posterboard. Around the image are the last names of the students in focus. "Class of" is handwritten within a Greek key border. "1877" is stenciled next to the key in large, red numbers,...
Newspaper clipping relates an early history of the fresh milk dairy industry. Believe written by Edward Harold Mott, famed author of “Between the Ocean and the Lakes; The Story of Erie.”
A clipping reporting on the 1907 Reunion of 124th Regiment Association and dedication of the Bradley Monument: "The Standard Bearer" a memorial to the service dead of the famous Orange County Civil War unit, the "Orange Blossoms."
Engineering drawing showing the proposed Passenger Station, the rearrangement of tracks and elimination of grade crossing at Meadow Ave. in downtown Chester, N.Y.
Newspaper article about the arson trial resulting from the investigation following the disastrous fire of July 5, 1877 that consumed much of downtown Chester.
Map showing proposed underpass for the Meadow Avenue crossing, relocation of the 1841 Erie Station and construction of the new arts & crafts style Station.
Photo Postcard of Howland House hotel, Chester, NY.
Livery visible to right of hotel.
It was built about 1841 across the street from the Chester Erie RR station by Daniel Conklin. It was first called the "Railroad & Stage House.” It burned to...
Photo Postcard of Howland House hotel, Chester, NY.
Livery visible to right of hotel.
It was built about 1841 across the street from the Chester Erie RR station by Daniel Conklin. It was first called the "Railroad & Stage House.” It burned to...
M. H. Fishman's Department Store opened on June 17th, 1949. It is located at 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY. Fishman's was a five and dime variety store. In 1976, this building became the Howland Public Library, originally located at the corner of...
Postcard of Nancy Lamont, Librarian at the Howland Public Library for 35 years (1907 - 1942). Original name of library was the Howland Circulating Library Company.
Nancy Lamont, Librarian at the Howland Public Library for 35 years (1907-1942). Original name of the library was the Howland Circulating Library Company.
