Huguenot Park Ward Acres

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Huguenot Park Ward Acres VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2: SUMMER 2008 THE City of New Rochelle PRSRT-STD HISTORICAL & U.S. Postage LANDMARKS PAID NRESERVERewsletter Highlighting New Rochelle’s History REVIEW BOARD P New Rochelle, NY City of New Rochelle • 515 North Avenue • New Rochelle, NY 10801 Permit No .17 HLRB HLRB Continued from page 1 New Rochelle’s Not-So-Secret Gardens Hudson Park Pavilion and Bandshell in New Rochelle to be constructed of The old Hudson Park Cottage was for- brick. Three generations of Mahlstedts Ward Acres merly located at the crest of the park’s lived in the house when they operated Ward Acres is 62 acres of woods and meadows knoll. Although no longer standing, a the ice making business here. that was once Hillanddale Farm, a nationally pavilion built at the same time, in the late When the City purchased the land in known horse farm for the breeding of Amer- 1800s, continues to provide a shaded area 1923, the house became the Huguenot ican trotters. Beginning in 1884 when he for viewing the beach and Echo Bay. Branch of the New Rochelle Public first settled near today’s Quaker Ridge Guernsey Cattle, Ward home, c.1930s According to City records, the bandshell Library. After being abandoned in the Road, Watson B. Dickerman amassed a was built in 1929, and has been rehabili- 1990s due to fiscal constraints, it was total of 500 acres that stretched into tated a number of times over the years. It restored by a grassroots effort of the Mamaroneck for his renowned enterprise. continues to showcase entertainment that Partnership for the Huguenot Children’s After his death in 1923, his widow sold a fills the park on summer evenings with Library and today serves as the only large portion to the Ward family of “Tip Top music and vivacity. Westchester public library devoted to Bread” fame and financial success. “Home- Wildcliff and Wildcliff Greenhouses materials and programs for children. wood” was the residence of patriarch Commanding the best view of all, Japanese Cherry Trees Robert Ward until his death in 1915, when it Wildcliff sits beyond the bandshell. The In 1932, in honor of George Washington’s became the home of the new president of impressive stone villa was designed by 200th birthday, the Garden Club of New Ward Baking Corporation, his son William. the renowned Alexander Jackson Davis, Rochelle purchased 100 Japanese Cherry After William’s untimely death in 1929 at and completed in 1855 for the Davenport Trees that were planted around the lake. the age of 44, his widow Ethel continued to Ward Acres barn today family. The stone “gothic villa” was Several still bloom each April and May. live in Homewood and manage the Ward enlarged in 1865 and again in 1919. Owner WWII Marines Memorial Dairy. Her son, Jack, founded the American Clara Prince donated her home and its A white marble monument with a Saddle Breeding Company on the property one and a half acres of land to the City of plaque, located near the causeway lead- and raised racehorses as well, including New Rochelle in 1940. After having been ing to the High School, was dedicated on “Hickory Mistress” who won over 21 blue utilized for city offices the building has June 3, 1949 to the 15 New Rochelle men ribbons in 1947. (The current Hudson housed a variety of not-for-profit groups who died while fighting in the U. S. Marine County Montessori School was the stable and functions, including Wildcliff Natural Corps during World War II. and garage for Homewood, which no Science Center and East Coast Performing longer stands.) Arts. This building was listed on the Ethel and Jack Ward sold off most of the Ward Acres stone wall and trail today National Register of Historic Places in 2002. estate in the 1950s to developers of hous- Against all odds and more than a century ing subdivisions. Ethel donated land to Trails, Stone Walls and Bridge; Forge after they were built, the nearby green- the City of New Rochelle for the construc- Most of the numerous and fairly houses are still flora-filled. From World War tion of the William B. Ward Elementary extensive trails that run through the 62 I until the early 1970s, a city-employed School, and in 1962 the City purchased the acres were first created for the horses team grew multitudes of flowers for New remaining 62 acres for Ward Park. raised here. Another trail is the former rail Rochelle’s numerous parks, public build- Historically Significant Elements bed of the New York-Westchester-Boston ings and street islands in the greenhouses. Barn Complex Railway. Throughout the property, rubble The Friends of Wildcliff have maintained Huguenot Park aerial, 1926 Built by Dickerman in 1906 as a state-of- masonry stone walls built in the 19th and them for the past three decades. the-art horse facility, the 15,000 square foot early 20th century also continue to mark New Rochelle Rowing Club (see New barn complex was last used for the race boundaries once important to the horse Rochelle Heritage Awards article on page 3) horses of Jack Ward, who renovated it in farm operations. A small and elegant 1945 and 1953. Of shingle style design, stone bridge of mortared, rubble masonry which was popular for New England and fieldstone provides a crossing over a Huguenot Park estates of the period, the buildings formed stream near the horse cemetery. On the a U-shaped complex that included East Broadfield side of the park, the rectangular The forty-three acres of land that comprise concrete building served as a forge, or Huguenot Park, including what is now and West Stables and a North Stable alongside a large barn. Two “apartment” blacksmith shop, for Dickerman and, later, “Twin Lakes”, were acquired by the City in for Ward. 1923 as a site for the community’s new high wings were built on the northwest and school and a park. At the time, the twin southeast sides. A stone wall running from New York-Westchester-Boston Railway lakes were one large lake, formerly a part Huguenot Children’s Library today East to West Stables created a courtyard Remnants of the Mount Vernon water supply, and that may have served as a paddock with a Between 1912 and 1938 the New York- had been used for a major ice manufactur- central watering basin. Westchester-Boston Railway had two lines ing business by the Mahlstedt family. The Horse Cemetery and Stone Marker crossing through New Rochelle. One cut Mahlstedt Ice Company was one of three A number of tombstones marking the through the northern section of Ward major ice enterprises in New Rochelle, and graves of some of Dickerman’s famous race Acres and included a rail spur, called a thrived from the mid-1800s until the inven- horses are located along a path that parallels siding, which allowed for the loading and tion of mechanical refrigeration. Pinebrook Boulevard, as it approaches the unloading of the farms’ horses and equip- northeast ramp onto Quaker Ridge Road: ment. Maps show that the siding was Historically Significant Elements adjacent to the forge. Along the former Mahlstedt House – Huguenot Children’s “Ethelberta”, Grand Dam of Bellini (1875); “Merry Clay”, Dam of Bellini (1881); and rail bed of the NYWB, concrete founda- Library tions and other remnants of the erstwhile “The brick house up in the woods,” as “Bellini” (1887). Nearby, a stone marker Huguenot Park Lake and New Rochelle reads “Hillandale Farm”. railway can also be seen. locals called it, was built in 1869, the first High School VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2: SUMMER 2008 City of New Rochelle THE HISTORICAL & LANDMARKS REVIEW BOARD NRESERVERewsletter Highlighting New Rochelle’s Rich Past Melvin Beacher, A.I.A. P Chairman Belkys Reyes-Cuni Gerard Ragone Donald Richards Message from the Chairman What is the HLRB? Rosemary Speight Samuel Spady, Jr. The HLRB is a seven member City Theodore Wilson ew Rochelle looks particularly good in spring and summer, Board, first appointed by City Council when the foliage is rich and gardens are in full bloom. It is no N in 1985 to preserve New Rochelle’s Jean Friedman, Preservation Consultant wonder the French Huguenots chose this fertile land for their new past and raise awareness of the City’s home in the 1680s! These seasons provide an ideal time for rich history. The members are all local Funding touring the Queen City – on foot or by bike or car. This issue of residents, volunteers, and knowledge- New York State Department of Parks, The Preserver can serve as a mini-guide to your travels around town able in local history. The HLRB Recreation, and Historic Preservation and into New Rochelle’s illustrious past, as it contains descriptions recommends the designation of Certified Local Government Program of various built and natural properties with historical significance. districts and landmarks to City Council, Whether a cultural landscape, a Heritage Award property, or a and reviews all exterior renovations Editor and new construction in the local his- winning restoration in downtown New Rochelle, all the properties Barbara Davis are well worth visiting, or revisiting. toric district. The Board receives grants periodically for various historic preser- Please send comments and All too often, we think of historic preservation in relation to built vation projects. The HLRB is committed suggestions to: structures. This issue will begin with a concept gaining great to identifying, maintaining, and Historical and Landmarks Review Board momentum on a national level–protecting historic landscapes. perpetuating the historic elements c/o Mrs. Sheila Beacher We hope it will help provide a new perspective on our venerable that make New Rochelle unique.
Recommended publications
  • Fully Entitled 10-Unit Waterfront Development Site
    WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SITE New Rochelle, NY (Davenport Neck) 401 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805 FULLY ENTITLED 10-UNIT WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT SITE INFRASTRUCTURE & MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM, STORM DRAINAGE, WATER & HYDRANT, APPROVALS COMPLETED: AND PRIVATE STREET WITH CURB CUT READY TO BUILD Ideal for Exclusive Luxury Residential Assemblage| Hamptons Lifestyle in Westchester County CONTACT OWNER’S BROKERS EXCLUSIVE BROKER: JONATHAN GORDON, CCIM, MSRE: 914-779-8200 x115 PROTECTED All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no representations or warranties, express or implied, are made as to the accuracy thereof. 401 Davenport Ave | NEW ROCHELLE, NY Fully Entitled Waterfront Development Site 10 Residential Units | Davenport Neck (New Rochelle Harbor) PROPERTY INFORMATION Zoning: R1-WF-10 NEW ROCHELLE B/L & Size: Block 160, Lot 228 – 1.75+/- Acres Tax Parcel Lots: 1-160-1001, 1002, 1003, 1004 & 1005 Proximate To: Larchmont, Rye, Greenwich, Manhattan Near: Private Yacht Clubs, Davenport Park, WatermarkPointe Beachfront Collection DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS • ONLY NEEDS: Electric & Cable ISLE OF SAN SOUCI • Municipality Approved & Completed: • Connected Sewer System • Suez Water & Hydrant Connection • Storm Drainage System • Curb Cut; Private Street Ready for Final Asphalt DAVENPORT PARK RESIDENTIAL SALES & OFFERINGS SITE WatermarkPointe Beachfront Collection • PSF Sale Price DAVENPORT • $800 to $1,000 PSF • Current Pent House Offering NECK • $2,499,000 • Current Mid-Level
    [Show full text]
  • Phase IA Archaeological and Architectural Assessment Lecount
    Phase IA Archaeological and Architectural Assessment LeCount Square Urban Renewal Project Bounded by North Avenue, Huguenot Street, Anderson Street and LeCount Place Including Block 231, Lots 9, 15, 19, 23, and 27 and the adjacent roadbeds of Anderson Street and LeCount Place New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York Phase IA Archaeological and Architectural Assessment LeCount Square Urban Renewal Project Bounded by North Avenue, Huguenot Street, Anderson Street and LeCount Place Including Block 231, Lots 9, 15, 19, 23, and 27 and the adjacent roadbeds of Anderson Street and LeCount Place New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York Prepared For: Cappelli Enterprises, Inc. 115 Stevens Avenue Valhalla, NY 10595 Prepared By: Historical Perspectives, Inc. P.O. Box 3037 Westport, CT 06880 Author: Julie Abell Horn, M.A., R.P.A. September 2005 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY SHPO Project Review Number (if available): None Involved State and Federal Agencies: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, United States Postal Service Phase of Survey: Phase IA Archaeological and Architectural Assessment Location Information Location: Block 231, Lots 9, 15, 19, 23, and 27 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York. The block is bounded by Huguenot Street on the northwest, North Avenue on the southwest, Anderson Street on the southeast, and LeCount Place on the northeast. The project site also includes land south of Anderson Street between North Avenue and LeCount Place, formerly known as Block 228, Lots 19 and 20, but which is now unlotted and is designated as “city open space.” Last, the project site includes two roadbeds: Anderson Street from North Avenue to LeCount Place, and LeCount Place from Anderson Street to Huguenot Street.
    [Show full text]
  • Business Brochure.Pub
    Dear Business Owner: The City of New Rochelle values your business and wants to help you succeed! Whether you are opening a business for the first time, thinking about relocation, or expand- ing a business that is already here, please consider all that New Rochelle has to offer: • Unparalleled location, just half an hour from Grand Central Station in NYC by Metro- North RR, minutes from other regional centers such as Greenwich, Stamford and White Plains, and with convenient direct links to I-95 and Amtrak. • Superb quality of life, characterized by charming and historic neighborhoods, a bur- geoning downtown, an extensive shoreline on Long Island Sound, and an outstanding public school system. • Diverse and talented residents, who are ready to serve as loyal customers or skilled employees. The City, together with partners in the public and private sectors, stands ready to help by providing information, offering convenient access to government services, facilitating re- view and approval procedures, and providing direct financial assistance to qualified appli- cants. Please review the attached guide to local business resources, and then feel free to contact our Department of Development at 914-654-2185 or email [email protected] with any questions. New Rochelle is open for business! Join us. Sincerely, Noam Bramson Mayor KEY BUSINESS CONTACTS & RESOURCES City of New Rochelle Department of New Rochelle Downtown Business Development Improvement District (BID) ...provides planning and economic develop- ...offers organizational and financial tools to ment support, land use analysis, business be used by local businesses and property guidance, environmental program informa- owners to fund additional services tion and demographic data.
    [Show full text]
  • LEGEND Location of Facilities on NOAA/NYSDOT Mapping
    (! Case 10-T-0139 Hearing Exhibit 2 Page 45 of 50 St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Rectory Downtown Ossining Historic District Highland Cottage (Squire House) Rockland Lake (!304 Old Croton Aqueduct Stevens, H.R., House inholding All Saints Episcopal Church Complex (Church) Jug Tavern All Saints Episcopal Church (Rectory/Old Parish Hall) (!305 Hook Mountain Rockland Lake Scarborough Historic District (!306 LEGEND Nyack Beach Underwater Route Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve CP Railroad ROW Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve CSX Railroad ROW Rockefeller Park Preserve (!307 Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve NYS Canal System, Underground (! Rockefeller Park Preserve Milepost Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve )" Sherman Creek Substation Rockefeller Park Preserve Rockefeller Park Preserve Methodist Episcopal Church at Nyack *# Yonkers Converter Station Rockefeller Park Preserve Upper Nyack Firehouse ^ Mine Rockefeller Park Preserve Van Houten's Landing Historic District (!308 Park Rockefeller Park Preserve Union Church of Pocantico Hills State Park Hopper, Edward, Birthplace and Boyhood Home Philipse Manor Railroad Station Untouched Wilderness Dutch Reformed Church Rockefeller, John D., Estate Historic Site Tappan Zee Playhouse Philipsburg Manor St. Paul's United Methodist Church US Post Office--Nyack Scenic Area Ross-Hand Mansion McCullers, Carson, House Tarrytown Lighthouse (!309 Harden, Edward, Mansion Patriot's Park Foster Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church Irving, Washington, High School Music Hall North Grove Street Historic District DATA SOURCES: NYS DOT, ESRI, NOAA, TDI, TRC, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF Christ Episcopal Church Blauvelt Wayside Chapel (Former) First Baptist Church and Rectory ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (NYDEC), NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS RECREATION AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION (OPRHP) Old Croton Aqueduct Old Croton Aqueduct NOTES: (!310 1.
    [Show full text]
  • New Rochelle Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Public Workshop #2: Meeting Summary New Rochelle, NY
    New Rochelle Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Public Workshop #2: Meeting Summary New Rochelle, NY Prepared on behalf of: The City of New Rochelle 515 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801 Prepared by: BFJ Planning 115 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003 www.bfjplanning.com Date: February 10, 2016 Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Workshop Agenda ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Workshop Summary & Public Feedback ....................................................................................................... 2 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 City of New Rochelle Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Public Workshop #1 Summary February 10, 2015 1 Introduction As part of the planning process for updating its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), the City of New Rochelle hosted the second of three public events related to the project on February 3, 2015. The workshop was attended by approximately 18 participants, many who attended the first public meeting. While there was a lower than expected number of public attendees, those who did attend provided thoughtful feedback that helped inform how the LWRP recommendations could be improved. In
    [Show full text]
  • City of New Rochelle, New York Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
    CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK CO MPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Year Ended December 31, 2012 CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Year Ended December 31,2012 Prepared by ,he Department of Finance I-Ioward Rattner Commissioner City of New Rochelle, New York Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended December 31,2012 Table of Contents Page INTRODUCTORY SECTION I Principal Officials i Organization Chart ii Letter of Transmittal iii Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ix FINANCIAL SECTION I Independent Auditors' Report 1 Management's Discussion and Analysis 3 Basic Financial Statements Government-Wide Financial Statements Statement of Net Position 18 Statement of Activities 19 Fund Financial Statements Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds 21 Reconciliation of Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets 23 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 24 Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities 26 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual - General Fund 27 Proprietary Funds Statement of Net Position 28 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 30 Statement of Cash Flows 32 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Fiduciary Fund 34 Notes to Financial Statements 35 Required Supplementary Information - Other Post Employment Benefits- Schedule
    [Show full text]
  • Pelham Chamber Hosts This Year's Summer Street Fair
    THE Pelham Art Visit Center... thepelhampost.com Wonderwall (Fluorescent Fuchsia for community news and Labyrinth) by event information! Andrea Stanislav PAGE 10 June 2014 -- Volume 10 -- Issue 6 POST Complimentary The Picture House Film Club with Pelham Chamber Hosts this Marshall Fine to Launch in October Renowned Film Critic to Become Critic-in-Residence year’s Summer Street Fair The Picture House recently announced the launch of The Picture Members volunteer to spearhead annual community event House Film Club with Marshall Fine. Fine, a long-time New York film critic and Westchester resident, has also been named The Picture House critic-in-residence, effec- tive June 1. The Picture The Pelham Chamber of Commerce says Fair will enjoy demonstrations, craft tables, Health and safety are big concerns for House Film Club will it will host the annual Village Street Fair on and sidewalk sales. Youngsters will love the Chamber members. So courtesy of Pelham offer six-film screenings Saturday, June 7th, and its own members will carousel and fun kiddy rides—all free thanks Medical Group, this year’s Street Fair will fea- in each of three series— organize every detail of the event from street to support from participating vendors. Other ture free sidewalk blood-pressure screenings fall, winter, and spring vendors and free entertainment to this year’s free entertainment for kids will include tree plus fire safety tips for kids and families cour- —with the first screening classic car show. climbing, a fun-filled Velcro Olympics-style tesy of the Village Fire Department. scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
    [Show full text]
  • Special City 325Th Anniversary Float Highlights Thanksgiving Parade Thanksgiving Highlights Float Anniversary 325Th City Special
    Pancakes and a Parade: The Tradition Continues The History of the Jews in 9 New Rochelle Chronicled 15 com December 2013 -- Volume 9 -- Issue 12 Complimentary Special City 325th Anniversary Float Highlights Thanksgiving Parade By Stephen E. Lipken A special float, commemorating the 325th An- niversary of the City of New Rochelle highlighted the November 23 Valenti-New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade. The Grand Marshal was Domenic Procopio, Chairman of New Rochelle’s Civil Service Commission But that was only a small part of the floats, bands, antique vehicles and new to the parade, Peruvian Dancers, demonstrating the rich cultural heritage of New Rochelle. Iona College fielded a huge “Mayflow- er” display, running on bulldozer treads and sounding a horn reminiscent of a diesel locomotive whistle, as well as a giant inflatable “Killian the Gael” mascot on a float incorporating all Iona athletic teams plus the college’s renowned Bagpipe Band. Monroe College presented an elaborate float with the Statue of Liberty and two bright blue “Mustang” mascots. Chamber of Commerce featured a giant turkey; “Boss Tone” and “Sass Transit” (roller derby names) from Suburbia Roller Derby sported helmets with Chanukah dreidels and royal blue menorah. Some marchers promoted social awareness and responsibility, such as New Rochelle Humane Society, Salvation Army, American Red Cross and drum corps from Habitat for Humanity. Clowns joined the festivities, as well as midget fire truck, “Little Squirt, Engine Company 273.” Before the parade, a Pancake Breakfast was served in New Rochelle High School cafeteria. Seen outside the cafeteria was New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, (www.nredfund.org) supporting projects that school budget cannot fund, from kindergarten to 12th grade.
    [Show full text]
  • Westchester Gets in the St. Pat's Spirit Eastchester GOP Endorses
    WESTCHESTER’S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED NEWSPAPERS Vol 38 Number 10 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, March 8, 2019 AOC & Ga Ga Not Proud Cuomo & Stewart-Cousins at of Westchester Roots Odds Over Amazon & More Two photos of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez from the 2007 Yorktown High School yearbook. By Dan Murphy City. Her name was Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both from Westchester County homeowners pay the Last year I wrote: My family first moved to Westchester. highest property taxes in the country and several Westchester in 1972, from the same Parkches- By Dan Murphy ing up to $150,000 per year. Westchester villages were named on Bloomberg’s ter neighborhood in the Bronx as Alexandria Gov. Andrew Cuomo is backing away from Cuomo’s comments and actions come as top 100 wealthiest communities. Clearly, for al- Ocasio-Cortez, who shocked the political world far-left progressive democrats who he says killed the state faces a $3 billion revenue shortfall in its most all of us who grew up in Westchester and last month when she defeated Congressman Joe a deal to bring an Amazon headquarters to New $178 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, still call it home, we feel proud and grateful to Crowley in a democratic primary in Queens and York City. And, in a recent speech in Mt. Kisco, which begins April 1. In the middle of all discus- reside here and raise our families. the Bronx. Both Ocasio-Cortez and I attended Cuomo, in response to the new federal tax limits sions on Amazon, tax cuts and the state budget But not all of us with Westchester roots are Yorktown High School; I graduated in 1985; she on deductions of state and local taxes, called for will be Westchester State Senator and Senate Ma- proud to call our county home.
    [Show full text]
  • Long Island Sound Waterborne Transportation Plan Task 2 – Baseline Data for Transportation Plan Development
    Long Island Sound Waterborne Transportation Plan Task 2 – Baseline Data for Transportation Plan Development final memorandum prepared for New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency South Western Regional Planning Agency prepared by Cambridge Systematics, Inc. with Eng-Wong Taub & Associates Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc. Gruzen Samton Architects, Planners & Int. Designers HydroQual Inc. M.G. McLaren, PC Management and Transportation Associates, Inc. STV, Inc. September 30, 2003 www.camsys.com final technical memorandum Long Island Sound Waterborne Transportation Plan Task 2 – Baseline Data for Transportation Plan Development prepared for New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency South Western Regional Planning Agency prepared by Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 300 Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 with Eng-Wong Taub & Associates Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc. Gruzen Samton Architects, Planners & Int. Designers HydroQual Inc. M.G. McLaren, PC Management and Transportation Associates, Inc. STV, Inc. September 30, 2003 Long Island Sound Waterborne Transportation Plan Technical Memorandum for Task 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Purpose and Need.................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 The National Policy Imperative ..........................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Description of the New York City District
    DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT. -By F. J. H. Merrill, N. H. Dartoii, Arthur Hollick, B. D. Salisbury, li. E. Dodge, Bailey Willis, and H. A. Pressey. GENERAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE DISTRICT. By Richard E. Dodge and Bailey Willis. Position. The district described in tins folio is Gedney, and Main channels. Ambrose and Swash Harlem River and Spuyten Duyvil Creek the Coastal Plain in general are low peninsulas sepa­ bounded by the meridians of 78° 45' and 74° 15' channels have a least depth of 3-J- fathoms, while water is but 2 to 3^ fathoms deep. rated by estuaries, in which the tide ebbs and west longitude from Greenwich and the parallels Gedney and Main channels are nowhere less than Newark Bay is an extensive water body, but it flows. These peninsulas are composed of beds of of 40° 30' and 41° north latitude. It covers one- 5 fathoms deep. Within the bar the Lower Bay i is not available for sea-going commerce, as the clay, sand, and gravel, or mixtures of these mate­ quarter of a square degree, equivalent, in this is from 4 to 12 fathoms deep well out from shore, depth is but 2 fathoms or less, except in a little rials constituting loam, and are extensively devel­ latitude, to 905.27 square miles. The map is but toward the New Jersey and Staten Island j channel near the outlet connecting with the Kill oped in Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. divided into four atlas sheets, called the Paterson, shores the water shoals to 3 fathoms or less over \ van Kull.
    [Show full text]
  • My Brother's Keeper New Ro Turns 1 Turns Ro New Keeper Brother's My
    Visit newrochellereview.com for community news and event information! REVIEW June 2016 -- Volume 12 -- Issue 6 Complimentary My Brother's Keeper New Ro Turns 1 Congratulations to our 10u BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN madea $100 per- are six milestones for all students, YBNR Softball Team! sonal contribu- constituting the MBK Challenge: My Brother’s Keeper tion to the MBK • Children enter school cog- (MBK) celebrated its first an- Fund. nitively, physically, socially niversary with an elaborate Co-chaired and emotionally prepared birthday party and program by New Rochelle • Students read at grade level at the New Rochelle Public Li- High School Prin- by 3rd grade brary on Wednesday, May 11. cipal Reginald • Youths graduate from High BMI songwriter Nick Brown Richardson and School hosted the celebration. Councilman Jared • Young people complete Superintendent of R. Rice, the pro- post-secondary education Schools Dr. Brian Osborne ex- gram started when or vocational training pressed the School District’s Left to right: Mayor Noam Bramson; Councilman Jared R. Mayor Noam • All youths out of school are support, stating that a student Rice; City Manager Charles B. Strome III; New Rochelle Bramson ac- employed should be able to go onto a four City School District Superintendent Brian Osborne. cepted the MBK • Youths remain safe from vio- year college “if that is what he/ Community lent crime and are afforded she chooses to do.” claimed May 11 as “MBK Day” Challenge from President Barack second chances in life. Mayor Bramson pro- in the City of New Rochelle and Obama on April 29, 2015. There continued on page 4 Champions of the 8-team Mahwah Memorial Day Tournament!! Impressive College Scholarship Figures Underscore YBNR Bombers Defend Title in Value of Iona Prep Education Diamond Buddies Tournament Upperclassmen at Iona often more than their four-year Preparatory School continue tuition.
    [Show full text]