About this book
Postcard images from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century show historic scenes of the first city established in Pennsylvania.
From the late 19th century until the mid-20th century, Chester was a bustling hub of industry, historic sites, tourist attractions, and entertainment. The first city established in Pennsylvania, Chester was famous for its many mills. The area was also home to a major shipbuilding center, the Sun Ship Corporation, as well as other industries, including the Chester Brewery and Blue Naphtha brand soap. The postcards in Chester showcase historic scenes of the city and highlight the long history of this dynamic community.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- One - EDUCATION AND THE ARTS
- Two - CHURCHES, CEMETERIES, AND MEMORIALS
- Three - STORES AND BUSINESSES
- Four - TRANSPORTATION
- Five - INDUSTRY
- Six - PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES
- Seven - HOTELS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
- Eight - NEIGHBORHOODS
- Nine - ODD AND WHIMSICAL
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