A sampling of items from the Chester Historical Society’s Collection of Chester history.
The Society maintains a collection of items (photos, manuscripts, books, artifacts, documents, news clippings, etc.) relating to greater Chester community's history. We are also building a computerized database of this collection, to which items are added every month. A number of items from the Chester Historical Society collection which have been posted with extensive descriptions on the New York Heritage website at:
https://nyheritage.org/contributors/chester-historical-society
We are building public accessability to our at Catalogit Hub.
It is a work in progress.
A Note on Language
Items in this collection date back to the early 1700s and showcase the growth and evolution of the United States. However, some of these items contain terms that today’s readers might consider outdated or inappropriate. As part of our commitment to transparency and openness with the public, we acknowledge that cultures’ mores, attitudes, and language change over time. The use of those terms reflects those historical periods and does not necessarily promote their continued use in contemporary society.
Samplings from our collections:
Agriculture
Commerce
Banking (The Chester National Bank)
Community
Rail Roads
