The Dexter Press Chrome Series

History

These were published by a West Nyack, NY company. The ones I have that are postally used (except for the one mailed to me) were inscribed in the 1970s and 1980s.

The Images

All cards are available with both front and back scans, and comments about what is written on the front or back, either by the user or by the publisher, are included below.

20185-C Roswell G. Ham Hall

front Untitled view of Ham Hall.

back Divided back, postmarked Sep 6, 1994 in Rochester, NY. "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts Roswell Gray Ham Hall" Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. Yes, this card was sent to me! "Hi, Donna! I got your name from the postcard exchange list. I found this card today - I hope you like it. My collecting interests include railroad-related cards and cards from local attractions that aren't well-known. Regards, Harry Butler 368 Alexander St. Rochester, NY 14607 hgb1@troi.cc.rochester.edu"

20186-C Psychology and Education Building

front Untitled view of the Psych Ed Building.

back Divided back, postmarked May 22, 198? 1pm in Springfield, Mass. "Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts Psychology and Educational Building" Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, NJ. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. "Dear Alice - Are you going June 10 to the Orchards? Alice H. and I would love a ride & maybe Louise. We can go by bus but need a ride home. Home evenings 88991. Love, Ruth" And at the top: "Ruthe Prouty May 22"

41027-C Ruth MacGregor Hall

front Untitled view of MacGregor.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts Ruth MacGregor Hall" #41027-C Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. The ZIP code in the NJ address implies this card is post-1963.

54268-C 1837 Hall

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts 1837 Hall" Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, NJ. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY.

61983-B Brunelle's Marina

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by New England Aerial Photo Service, 31 West St., Granby, Mass. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. #61983-B "Brunelle's Marina 1 Alvord St. South Hadley, Mass. Tel. 533-9275 YOUR PLEASURE IS OUR BUSINESS On the beautiful Connecticut River with 24 miles of boating, swimming and water skiing. Many free sandy beaches. Boat rentals, Marine sales and service."

67603-B 1837 Hall

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "1837 Hall at Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. A new dormitory overlooking Lower Lake." Pub. by Neil Doherty, photographer, Holyoke, Mass, and by Dexter Press, Inc. West Nyack NY. #67603-B.

69784-B Mitch's Marina

front Untitled aerial view of Mitch's Marina.

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mitch's Hockanum Marina/Hadley, Mass./Located on Rt. 47, 3 miles north of Mt. Holyoke College, on the Connecticut River. Daily or seasonal launchings. Refreshments and picnic tables on premises. Sandy beaches for swimming./Prop. Mitchell Drozdal/Our Slogan: Sail Along With Mitch" Published by New England Aerial Photo Service, Granby, Mass. Also marked Dexter Press, Inc. West Nyack NY. #69784-B

73121-D Brunelle's Marina

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by Northeast Airfoto Service, Ellington CT. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. #73121-D "Brunelle's Marina 1 Alvord St. South Hadley, Mass. 01075 Tel. 536-3132 Dockside Lounge Tel 536-2342" The ZIP code in the marina's address implies this postcard is post-1963.

80520-C Brunelle's Marina

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by Wally Huntington, Hampden, Mass. 01036. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. #80520-C "Brunelle's Marina South Hadley, Mass. 01075 Area 413 536-3132 Year round pleasure center located in the historic Connecticut Valley at the foothills of the Berkshires. Complete marina and snowmobile sales, service and facilities. Just a few minutes to sandy beaches or snowy woodland trails. There's always activity at Brunelle's, only a mile from the campus of Mount Holyoke College." The ZIP code in the marina's address implies this postcard is post-1963.

82599-B Carey's Flowers, Inc.

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. Published by Neil Doherty, Photographer, Holyoke, Mass. Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, NY. #82599-B "Our Fall Flower Show Carey's Flowers, Inc. South Hadley, Mass. Member of Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Serving South Hadley, Granby and Holyoke Tel. 536-0444 Area Code 413"

82793-C Chanticleer

front Untitled view of Chanticleer, with Woodbridges restaurant to its right.

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 24, 1973 by the USPS. "Chanticleer / This old meeting house, which hides a tunnel, where escaped slaves fled to their freedom in the 1800's, has been transformed into a delightful country store, gift and yarn shop. Located in South Hadley Center, So. Hadley, Mass." #82793-C Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY. Inscription: "June 24 / I'll be home again before you get this card. Laura hasn't been feeling too well so has decided to go to Cleveland Mon. & her daughter has made an appt. with a Dr. for her. Sorry she won't be coming back to be with me for a while longer. Will be anxious to hear all about your doings of last week. Love, Helen"

Laboratory Theatre

front Untitled photo of Laboratory Theatre

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts Laboratory Theatre" Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Douglaston, NY 11362. Made by Dexter Press West Nyack, NY. The fact that the building has not been renamed yet suggests this card is pre-1977.

Mount Holyoke College

front Untitled

back Divided back, stamp box, unused. "Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts" Published by NATCO, Natural Color Cards Co., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660. Made by Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY.