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Chester, Connecticut | Photographs

A collection of scenes from the picturesque village of Chester, Connecticut from photographer Caryn B. Davis.

By Heather Marcus

Feb 02 2016

Chester Point Marina

Chester Point Marina with access to the Connecticut River.

Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
Photographer Caryn B. Davis has been drawn to the Connecticut River Valley’s natural beauty ever since she saw it as a teenager on a road trip. After traveling around the world, she returned to Connecticut, camera still in hand, and began looking for a place to settle. Although she had never been to Chester, she landed there quite serendipitously when she decided to follow a road sign pointing to the town center. Following it, she found herself in one of the most picturesque villages she has ever seen. The year was 1999, and she has never left. We asked Caryn to photograph the town of Chester, Connecticut as part of our ongoing “Could You Live Here” series. Highlighting towns with a small population, but plenty to offer in terms of a simpler way of life, the series celebrates the best of New England’s community spirit. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites from Chester, Connecticut.
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The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry provides safe passage across the Connecticut River from Hadlyme to its dock in Chester.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
Chester, Vermont Photographs
Chester Fife & Drum Corps marching in Deep River Ancient Muster.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
Chester, Vermont Photographs
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, the second oldest continuously operated ferry service in Connecticut, en route to Gillette Castle.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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The medieval inspired Gillette Castle in Hadlyme was built by noted actor and playwright William Hooker Gillette. Constructed in the early 1900s, it took 5 years to complete and utilized the talents of local artisans.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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Chester Center’s classic architecture on Main Street.
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Chester, Vermont Photographs
A decorative planter in Chester Center.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
Chester, Vermont Photographs
Main Street is peppered with shops and restaurants including local favorite Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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A pop of yellow welcomes spring in the town center.
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Treasures at Chester Americana Antiques and Gallery on Water Street.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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Chester Historical Society housed in a former mill circa 1860s overlooks a waterfall on Pattaconk Brook.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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A group training for a triathlon in the waters of Cedar Lake.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
Chester, Vermont Photographs
The historic Chester Savings Bank, built in 1902.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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Chester Point Marina with access to the Connecticut River.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis
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Artist Lief Nilsson paints a large canvas in front of his Spring Street Studio.
Photo Credit : Caryn B. Davis