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Chester

Chester

Paperback

Series: Postcard History

Travel GeneralGeneral PhotographyRegional: Middle Atlantic

Publisher Price: $24.99

ISBN10: 073856348X
ISBN13: 9780738563480
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: Nov 24 2008
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.40 Depth: 9.10
Language: English

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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Regional: Middle Atlantic