The Chester
Heritage Society

Established in 1981 as a registered charity, the Chester Municipal Heritage Society promotes the municipality's heritage by preserving historically significant properties and providing educational programs for the enjoyment and benefit of present and future generations.

The Old Elementary School

The school was built in 1902 and served Chester until 1980.

Chester's Old Stone Bridge

This view of the old stone bridge was taken about 1890. Early in the 19th century, the stagecoach had had to cross the head of the Back or "West" Harbour, as it was then called, at low tide. The path the stage took can be seen in the foreground.

Map of Chester Basin, 1864

Chester Basin as taken from the AF Church Map dated March 24, 1864.

Balsam Fir Capital of the World

Chester Basin's Prescott Joudrey carries Christmas trees sometime in the 1940s, to a pick up spot, then to a wagon with a team of Oxen or horses. Then off to the train siding in the Basin for shipment. These trees on Preston's shoulder will in turn likely end up in Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, etc.. Photo by Bollinger

Last Train

The last train going through Chester Basin in 1991

Covey's Bus

Covey's bus to Halifax three times per week, to Chester twice per week. c. 1930s-1940s

New Ross, circa 1918

The Edmund Boylan family in front of their home, courtesy of Frances Doucette

Tuna

Tuna at dock at Associated Foods, Ltd. Fox Point, 1947. From left: Al McInnis, Richard Miller, Harry Sims, Alfie Westhaver.

Pulp Boat

Pulp boat in Gold River being loaded for export, possibly to Norway.

The Old Elementary School

The school was built in 1902 and served Chester until 1980.

Chester's Old Stone Bridge

This view of the old stone bridge was taken about 1890. Early in the 19th century, the stagecoach had had to cross the head of the Back or "West" Harbour, as it was then called, at low tide. The path the stage took can be seen in the foreground.

Map of Chester Basin, 1864

Chester Basin as taken from the AF Church Map dated March 24, 1864.

Balsam Fir Capital of the World

Chester Basin's Prescott Joudrey carries Christmas trees sometime in the 1940s, to a pick up spot, then to a wagon with a team of Oxen or horses. Then off to the train siding in the Basin for shipment. These trees on Preston's shoulder will in turn likely end up in Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, etc.. Photo by Bollinger

Last Train

The last train going through Chester Basin in 1991

Covey's Bus

Covey's bus to Halifax three times per week, to Chester twice per week. c. 1930s-1940s

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