A photographic history of Chester is available through many of the postcards produced. Through the magic of ebay, I am able to locate them from all over the country. Below is a sampling of what was printed over the years, and gives you an idea of days gone by. Many of these postcards were taken by Edward Hermle - of Chester. I'd love to see his archives!
Unknown - A new bank is being built - which later became the post office and finally a funeral home. This is on the west side of Thayer.
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1911 - A city view looking northwest along Thayer Avenue. Looks like a busy day with all the horses and carriages on the main drag.
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1912 - This view looks NE from where the rail yards would be. A good view of the water tower and the Lunch Room.
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1910 - A city view looking north along Thayer Avenue. Some buildings like the school are still around today.
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1910 - This view looks NE from where the rail yards would be.
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1909 - Downtown Chester had all the businesses needed in a small, young town. This looking SE on Thayer Avenue.
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1922 - North of downtown on the west side of the road is the city hall - still in use today.
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1910 - A view of the Burlington Railroad yard on the south end of town. Looking east. This image shows cars from CB&Q line.
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1910 - Another view of the rail yards looking west.
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Circa 1907 - This is how the school looked when first built.
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1911 - another shot of the original school - it seems like the trees grew in quick.
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Unknown - By now the school has had an extension added that includes the gym in the est end basement.
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1953 - By now the school was established had full grown trees surrounding it.
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Unknown - Sell Pharmacy was the hot spot on Thayer where kids could get their sodas.
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1953 - The Lutheran Church is still holding services today.
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1953 - The Christian church is next to the school, but is no longer active.
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1912 - The Methodist Church is on Thayer and is still active.
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