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Ronnie reads the 2015 minutes at the 2016-01-16 Annual Meeting. IMG_1197.jpg
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Rob presents Treasurer's Report at the 2016-01-16 Annual Meeting. IMG_1197.jpg IMG_1199.jpg
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A special treat was this slide of the Simms General Store at Lake, NY, operated by Phil's grandfather. Phil's grandfather had a telegraph connecting his store to his home. He was also the standby telegrapher for the nearby Lake RR Station. (Phil grew up at Lake, NY, just south of Sugar Loaf.) 2016-01-16.
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Milkweed Open House Flyer for 2016-02-04 in Sugar Loaf!
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Baggage room converted from Annual Meeting to Yard Sale pricing configuration - ready for donations to arrive! 2016 02-06. IMG_1263x600.jpg
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Nancy - Spring cleaning 2016-04-16. IMG_1741
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Margie - Spring cleaning 2016-04-16. IMG_1743
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Rod - Spring cleaning 2016-04-16. IMG_1744
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Colleen - Spring cleaning 2016-04-16. IMG_1747
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Debby-Lu - Spring cleaning 2016-04-16. IMG_1754
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Alia, Anna & Aisha - Spring cleaning 2016-04-16. IMG_1756
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Julio Pettiti, President, Tri-States Railway Preservation Society officially exchange Society t-shirts with Rob Held, VP, Chester Historical Society. Aisha , Norma and Alia looking on. Photo by Leslie. 2016-05-07 DSC06594A
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Opening Day visitors Photo by Leslie. 2016-05-07 DSC06605
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Opening Day visitors Photo by Leslie. 2016-05-07 DSC06602
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Opening Day visitors Photo by Leslie. 2016-05-07 DSC06599
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Leslie discussed restoration of the Station's porte-cochère with mason Steve DeFreeze. 2016-05-20 IMG_2100
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Leslie photographing Steve DeVries photographing masonry details for restoration of the Station's porte-cochère. 2016-05-20 IIMG_2102
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View through the Chicago Windows Yard Sale 2016-06-11 IMG_2235
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Yard Sale 2016-06-11 IMG_2238
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Yard Sale 2016-06-11 IMG_2240
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Yard Sale 2016-06-11 IMG_2243
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Cindy - Yard Sale 2016-06-11IMG_2253
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Exterior valve leaking! 2016-06-15 MVI_2273
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Exterior valve replaced by Rob. 2016-06-25 IMG_2447.JPG
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Petro Matiaszek, 5x great grandson of Charles Durland, and his family, visit Chester from Kiev, Ukraine. They met with President Debby-Lu & Clif. The Durlands were one of St. Paul’s Church founding families not to mention early Chester settlers. The family was prominent in Chester affairs for nearly two hundred years! Debby-Lu goes over some early Church records of the Durlands with Petro and his daughter. 2016-07-29 IMG_2917
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The first of Chester Parks & Rec. August Downtown Concert Series in front of the 1915 Erie Station. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-07 IMG_3071
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The Black Dirt band. Photo by Leslie. 2016-08-07 IMG_3094
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Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society Flyer. 2016-08-20
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Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society, started with Famers' Market. 2016-08-20 IMG_3159
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Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 13995663_10210589589236416_1325224964613042456_o
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Jim P. at Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 13996288_10210589591796480_1979758024760119236_o
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Drumming at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 13996079_10210589574236041_865435870365036355_o
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Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14047300_10210589577796130_7964298293314378657_o
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Dancers at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14054419_10210589589276417_3788281628556346086_o
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Old cars at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14054516_10210589585076312_2661283585962545260_o
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Dean's 1939 Ford pickup on display at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14086344_10210589591876482_1395053044110822239_o
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Music at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14114782_10210589579516173_2192606040169045434_o
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Cloud burst cleared just in time for Tim Urban to take the stage. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-21 DSC07406
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Log flower box emptied in preparation for porte-cochère restoration. 2016-08-24 IMG_3209
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Log flower box emptied in preparation for porte-cochère restoration. 2016-08-24 IMG_3212
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Jose (offscreen), Clif, Bayron & Steve move log flower box off porte-cochére. Leslie S, photo. 2016-08-25 DSC07457
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Jose prepares several porte-cochére mortar test batches for color and texture. Leslie S, photo. 2016-08-25 DSC07494
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Several porte-cochére mortar test batches drying. Leslie S, photo. 2016-08-25 DSC07495
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Jose and Dave carrying stones from the Toolhouse to the porte-cochére. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07503
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Bayron wheeling stones from the Toolhouse to the porte-cochére. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07505
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Dave sets the first stone in the front soldier course. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07529
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Jose setting interior soldier course. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07625
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Bayron and Dave loading the old log flower box for transport to its new home just down the street at the Green Onion. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07627
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First phase done! Craftsmen Dave, Jose & Bayron will return after today's work cures to finish the work. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07646
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Restored porte-cochére officially dedicated as President Debby-Lu cuts the ribbon before September's business meeting! Leslie S. photo. 2016-09-07. DSC07872.jpg
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Restored porte-cochére now returns the Station to is 1915 grandeur! Leslie S. photo. 2016-09-07.DSC07855.JPG
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2016 Penny Social Flyer
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Double checking Debby Lu's winning ticket.2016-09-09 IMG_3345
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Nancy looks pleased with her prize.2016-09-09 IMG_3356.
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Picking the next special prize ticket.2016-09-09 IMG_3362.jpg
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Santa gets a new home.2016-09-09 IMG_3364.jpg
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Prize delivered. 2016-09-09 IMG_3337.jpg
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Debby Lu and Ed double checking the 50-50 numbers. 2016-09-09 IMG_3398
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Caller, Cindy, points out a winner.2016-09-09 IMG_3385
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Prize on its way.2016-09-09 IMG_33
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Another winner.2016-09-09 IMG_3382
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Leslie photographing the event..2016-09-09 IMG_3383
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Checking Debby Lu's ticket very carefully. 2016-09-09 IMG_3385.jpg
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More prizes. 2016-09-09 IMG_3404
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Eileen's got one! 2016-09-09 IMG_3405
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And here's her proof! 2016-09-09 IMG_3406
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Calling the next winner. 2016-09-09 Leslie S. Photo. DSC07915
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Delivering another prize. 2016-09-09 Leslie S. Photo. DSC07881.jpeg
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Marion calls a Special! 2016-09-09 IMG_3412
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Georga gets her Special - a George Forman Grill. 2016-09-09 IMG_3413
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Leslie wins some reading material 2016-09-09 IMG_3417
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Great job by callers and runners! 2016-09-09 IMG_3444
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In Solemn Remembrance; 9-11 Memorial at Chester, NY 10918
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Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4305
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Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4304
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Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4303
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Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4302
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Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4301
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Frank & Norma decorating the Station with the Chester Key Club. 2016-12-03 1203161023-02
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Chester Key Club decorating the Station 2016-12-03 1203161023-00
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Chester Key Club decorating the Station 2016-12-03 1203161022-00
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Marion making everyone feel welcome at the Station. 2016-12-11 IMG_4359.jpg
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Luscious refreshments. 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08483.jpg
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Marion making everyone feel welcome at the Station. 2016-12-11 IMG_4370.jpg
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Rob's train layout was a hit with 'engineers' of all ages. 2016-12-11 IMG_4368.jpg
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Chester Academy Jazz Band. 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08466.jpg
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Waiting for the parade at the 1915 Erie Station. 2016-12-11 IMG_4373.jpg
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NYDC float passing the American House. 2016-12-11 IMG_4381.jpg
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Tetz Clydesdale float. 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0579.jpg
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Tetz Float escort: Tetz dump truck and cement mixer. 2016-12-11 IMG_4388.jpg
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Dancers 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0601.jpg
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Heart of the Hudson Girl Scouts had a wonderful float, complete with gingerbread house, tree and snowman. 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0584.jpg
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2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08519A.jpg
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Snoopy's ride. 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08511.jpg
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Caroling! 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08562.jpg
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Santa and Mrs. Claus spreading joy and good will towards all! 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08566.jpg
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Mrs. Claus brings cheer! 2016-12-11 IMG_4416.jpg
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Louis caught doing a generous deed. 2016-12-11 IMG_4422.jpg
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Santa knows who's been nice, and made sure Louis got a candy cane. 2016-12-11 IMG_4424.jpg
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Annie holds the jar of ticket as Elf Colleen picks a wining ticket for the Tom LaBarbera print of his Station Painting.IMG_4427.jpg
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The Tom LaBarbera Print won by Victor, as President Debby-Lu prepares to wrap it! 2016-12-11 IMG_4432.jpg
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Floats leaving. 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0609.jpg