Chester
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, Travel, History, Americas, United States
| Author: | Chester Historical Preservation Committee | ISBN: | 9781439621837 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | November 24, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chester Historical Preservation Committee |
| ISBN: | 9781439621837 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | November 24, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
