City of Rye

Westchester County

Alimena, Paul J DDS

914-967-6822
 

Allstate Insurance - Rye

914-921-0660
 

Avrutin, Allen F DDS

914-967-0707
 

Baiardi Jeanette, Attorney

914-925-0000
 

Best Little Hair Salon in Rye

914-925-1100
 

Beswick Doreen CPA

914-967-8122
 

Blonstein Richard CPA

914-835-3033
 

Bloom Steven S.

914-967-2020
 

Briga Landscaping & Blacktopping

914-967-2300
 

Buck Sturmer & Co PC

914-967-0477
 

Capital Building & Development

914-967-3900
 

Casual Hair Design

914-967-9616
 

Central Barber Shop

914-967-0806
 

Chaleff, Joanna C.S.W.

914-925-0128
 

Chavurat Tikvah - Reform

914-834-5353
 

Christs Church child-friendly parish  Sunday school traditional liturgy music | Westchester Christ's Church

914-967-1749
  Hello, and welcome to Christ’s Church! We are a child-friendly parish with a vibrant Sunday school and traditional liturgy and music. On any given Sunday our pews will welcome people of all ages, from newborns to people in their nineties. We cherish that breadth of age and experience, and hope that whatever your age or your background you can find a home with us. Newcomers are welcome. Christ's Church | Westchester  website and more . . .


Christian Churches | Rye Christian Churches | Westchester Christian Churches | Hudson Valley

Church of the Resurrection

914-967-0142
 

City of Rye History

  History of the City of Rye, New York

Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester County. It began in 1660 when Peter Disbrow, John Coe and Thomas Studwell came from Greenwich with a small group of settlers. They were joined by John Budd the following year. Their first treaty with the Mohegan Indians gave them the land between Milton Point and the Byram River (Peningoe Neck); then the mile-long “Manussing” Island. Within several years their combined purchases comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck. City of Rye History | Westchester  more . . .


Town History | Rye Town History | Westchester Town History | Hudson Valley

10580, Real Estate Agency, Rye, NY, Westchester County | Westchester Coldwell Banker - Rye Real Estate

914-967-0059
  Address
Real Estate Agency
25 Purdy Ave.
Rye, NY 10580
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Collins, Thomas MD

914-967-9383
 

find local farmers market, fresh produce, Farmers Markets, Westchester County, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Ossining, Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye, Tarrytown | Westchester Community Markets - Rye

914-923-4837
  Community Markets, is an organization that believes strongly in supporting local agriculture, strengthening local communities, and making fresh produce available to neighborhoods with limited access. Community Markets - Rye | Westchester  website and more . . .


Farm Stores | Rye Farmers' Markets | Westchester Farm Stores | Hudson Valley
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Beit T'fillah Beit Midrash Beit Knesset Jewish Judaism | Westchester Community Synagogue of Rye - Reform

914-967-6262
  At Community Synagogue we keep in mind the three-fold definition of what a synagogue is supposed to be: A House of Prayer - Beit T'fillah; A House of Study - Beit Midrash, and A House of Assembly - Beit Knesset. We strive to help people find God and connections to each other through sacred Jewish acts. In each of these areas, we serve our community with creativity, innovation, and caring. We endeavor to make our Judaism relevant, compelling, inspiring and meaningful. At Community Synagogue our services are enriched with music that blends the traditions of our past with modern and innovative expression. Community Synagogue of Rye - Reform | Westchester  website and more . . .


Synagogues | Rye Jewish Temple | Westchester Synagogues | Hudson Valley

liberal Reform Union of American Hebrew Congregations Westchester Jewish community | Westchester Congregation Emanu-El Westchester - Reform

914-967-4382
  Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester was founded in 1953 as a liberal, Reform Congregation. From its inception until today, Emanu-El of Westchester has maintained a liberal and forward thinking approach to its religious philosophy. Its present spiritual leader is Rabbi Daniel S. Wolk, who has served since 1967. The congregation is a member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Our building is ideally located at the corner of Westchester Ave East and Kenilworth Road and resides on over seven acres of secluded, wooded property, the present sanctuary was dedicated in 1972. The distinctive architecture of the sanctuary blends in harmoniously with the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. Congregation Emanu-El Westchester - Reform | Westchester  website and more . . .


Synagogues | Rye Jewish Temple | Westchester Synagogues | Hudson Valley

Counseling Associates of Rye

914-967-1085
 

10580, Courtyard Marriott, Rye, NY, lower-Hudson Valley, White Plains / Westchester (HPN), New York hotel, weddings in Rye, shopping in White Plains, upscale shopping, upscale stores, discount clothing stores, dining out, restaurants in Rye | Westchester Courtyard Marriott - Rye

914-921-1110
  Courtyard Marriott - Rye is located at 631 Midland Ave., Rye, NY 10580, Westchester County in the lower-Hudson Valley. Courtyard Rye is conveniently located to access the White Plains / Westchester (HPN), LaGuardia (LGA) and JFK Airports. This New York hotel is the perfect choice for business meetings or weddings in Rye, New York. We are also close to Westchester Medical Center and many corporate locations in Westchester. Courtyard Marriott - Rye | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Crozier Gedney Architects

914-967-6060
 

10580, Pharmacy, Rye, NY, Westchester County | Westchester CVS Pharmacy - Rye, 1121 Boston Post Road

914-921-4192
  CVS Pharmacy
1121 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
Westchester County CVS Pharmacy - Rye, 1121 Boston Post Road | Westchester  more . . .


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Drummond Plumbing & Heating CO

914-967-3618
 

Fashion Nail Salon

914-921-0111
 

Fletcher, Paul, Periodontics

914-253-8020
 

Gabow, Peter R DDS

914-967-4355
 

10580, Rye, NY, Gallery, museum-quality framing for fine art, rag and archival mats, conservation and museum glass, Collectibles, Curios | Westchester Gallery 52

914-921-1585
  Gallery 52 is located at 81 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.

From Gallery 52: Gallery 52 specializes in custom, museum-quality framing for fine art - rag and archival mats, conservation and museum glass, UV plexi. All framing is done on-site. Your artwork is handled with utmost care and never leaves the store. Gallery 52 | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Art Galleries | Rye Art Gallery | Westchester Art Galleries | Hudson Valley

Gateside Corporation

914-967-7500
 

Gedney Tree Service

914-967-2488
 

Goldwell of Metro N Y

914-921-1565
 

Gorkin, Brett PhD

914-967-6848
 

Grewe Gunther CPA

914-967-0505
 

Guardian Life Insurance

914-934-9132
 

Hiro's Hair Salon

914-921-3939
 

10580, Real Estate Services, Rye Brokerage, Rye, NY, SouthernWestchester County | Westchester Houlihan Lawrence - Rye Real Estate

914-967-7680
  Address
Real Estate Services
Rye Brokerage
16 Elm Place
Rye, NY 10580
southern Westchester County Houlihan Lawrence - Rye Real Estate | Westchester  more . . .


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IPS Pharmacy

914-967-0945
 

Ishizuka, Yukio MD

914-967-6210
 

Joan Sansone Antiques

914-967-7597
 

Judith's Skin Care

914-967-2752
 

10580, Sotheby's International Realty, Rye, NY, Westchester County | Westchester Julia B. Fee Real Estate - Rye

  Address
Sotheby's International Realty
49 Purchase Street
Rye, NY, 10580
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Kabcenell, Brian M DMD, Dentist

914-967-1242
 

Lask, Andrew J, DMD

914-967-1123
 

Lincoln Burgess Plumbing & Heating Inc

914-967-0226
 

Mane Attraction Inc

914-967-3686
 

Marcu, Barry Dentist

914-967-5614
 

Maro, Peter D PC

914-967-2277
 

Martino CPA PC

914-925-9371
 

McGivney Michael DC

914-921-3331
 

Meili Gretchen A.

914-967-4209
 

Milano Hairdrsrs Inc

914-967-4229
 

Mitchell Wilk Architecture PC

914-925-0107
 

Mooney, David

914-967-0960
 

10580, Clinical Social Work Therapist, Rye, NY, licensed clinical social worker, private practice in Rye, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Substance Abuse | Westchester Morgan, Deborah C. R-LCSW

914-810-3242
  Deborah C. Morgan R-LCSW, a Clinical Social Work Therapist is located in Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a private practice in Rye, NY for over 19 years. I work with individual, couples and families doing supportive psychotherapy using a very pragmatic, concrete and realistic approach. Morgan, Deborah C.  R-LCSW | Westchester  more . . .


Alcohol Problems | Rye Alcoholism & Addictions | Westchester Alcohol Problems | Hudson Valley
Therapists | Rye Individual and Group Therapy | Westchester Therapists | Hudson Valley
Marital Therapy | Rye Marital Therapy | Westchester Marital Therapy | Hudson Valley

10580, Rye, NY, Grand Central Terminal | Westchester MTA Metro-North Railroad, Rye

800-638-7646
  Address
2 Depot Plaza (off Peck Ave)
Rye, NY, 10580-2933

24.1 miles to Grand Central Terminal MTA Metro-North Railroad, Rye | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10580, Address of Municipal Building, Rye City Hall, City of Rye, Westchester County Demographics, Demographics for City of Rye, MTA Train Station to Grand Central in Manhattan, MTA Train Station in City of Rye | Westchester Municipality - City of Rye

914-967-5400
  Address of Municipal Building
Rye City Hall
1051 Boston Post Road
Rye, New York 10580
Westchester County
(914) 967-5400

City of Rye
The City of Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester. It became Westchester’s sixth and smallest city on January 1, 1942. The city is a total of 7.4 square miles and is located in southeastern Westchester, New York. The city borders the Long Island Sound to the east and south; and Mamaroneck on its southwestern border. Rye City Hall is located approximately 27.9 miles to midtown Manhattan (measured to Rockefeller Plaza). Municipality - City of Rye | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Natural Image Hair Concepts Of Westchester

914-921-6500
 

Neeves Thomas J CPA

914-921-3177
 

Patisserie Salzburg of Rye

914-921-4458
  Patisserie Salzburg of Rye, an upscale European-style café, is located at 77 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.

From Patisserie Salzburg: "An upscale European-style café located in the heart of downtown Rye and Scarsdale, Patisserie Salzburg offers fresh, authentic products in a warm, inviting environment. Manfred Hirz, the co-owner and chef of Patisserie Salzburg is himself a native of Salzburg, Austria and received formal training in baking and pastry in Salzburg from the age of fifteen. Immigrating to the United States in 1980, Manfred made his start working in various kitchens and restaurants in New York City, including the world-famous restaurant, Vienna 79, which received four stars in the New York Times. Manfred originally opened his business in Armonk in 1986 where he met future partner, Par Shakiban, and they eventually opened a second location in Rye in 1995, where the business has resided ever since." Patisserie Salzburg of Rye | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Paw Pourri

914-967-8882
 

Phil & Jerry's Barber Shop

914-967-9897
 

Pinto M Mechanical CO

914-835-4634
 

Playland Market

914-967-2450
 

10580, About the City of Rye Police Department, Police Station Address, Police Department, Police Chief, Police Commissioner, state and local laws, citizens of Rye, crimes, rights of citizens, prevention of crime, Rye City Code, Rye Police Department | Westchester Police Department, City of Rye

914-967-1234
 
Police Station Address
City of Rye Police Department
21 McCullough Place
Rye, NY 10580 Police Department, City of Rye | Westchester  website and more . . .


Police & Sheriffs | Rye Police Departments / Sherriff's Offices | Westchester Police & Sheriffs | Hudson Valley

Praid, Robert A DMD

914-967-4927
 

Psychiatric Society of Westchester

914-967-6810
 

R M G Associates

914-698-5589
 

10580, Real Estate Offices, Rand Realty, Rye, NY, Southern Westchester County | Westchester Rand Realty - Rye

914-967-5777
  Real Estate Offices
Rand Realty - Rye
29 Locust Ave.
Rye, NY 10580
southern Westchester County Rand Realty - Rye | Westchester  more . . .


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residential properties national relocating relocation Associates community home buyer | Westchester Realty 3 Real Estate

914-967-1333
 

Rye Beach Pharmacy

914-967-0856
 

10580, City of Rye, southern Westchester County, Midland School, Milton School, Osborn School, Rye Middle School, Rye High School, Rye School Of Leadership, School District, elementary schools of Excellence, Rye School of Leadership, about | Westchester Rye City School District

914-967-6100
  The City of Rye is located in southern Westchester County, New York, on the shore of Long Island Sound, 25 miles from New York City. Approximately 15,000 residents enjoy 5.5 miles of water vistas, nature and wildlife preserves, and open spaces, in addition to an active downtown, a municipal golf club, walking trails and history dating back to the 1600s. Rye City School District | Westchester  website and more . . .


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History of the City of Rye, settlement in Westchester County, Mohegan Indians, Milton Point, Byram River (Peningoe Neck), “Manussing” Island, City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck | Westchester Rye City Website

914-967-5400
  Rye City Hall is located at 1051 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.

History of the City of Rye, New York
Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester County. It began in 1660 when Peter Disbrow, John Coe and Thomas Studwell came from Greenwich with a small group of settlers. They were joined by John Budd the following year. Their first treaty with the Mohegan Indians gave them the land between Milton Point and the Byram River (Peningoe Neck); then the mile-long “Manussing” Island. Within several years their combined purchases comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck. more . . . Rye City Website | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10580, about Borrowing, Books & Beyond, Programs and Events, Online Services | Westchester Rye Free Reading Room

914-967-0480
  The Rye Free Reading Room on the Village Green, is located at 1061 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. Press blue button for information about Borrowing, Books & Beyond, Programs and Events, Online Services, and more about the Rye Free Reading Room. Rye Free Reading Room | Westchester  website and more . . .


NYS Library | Rye Library | Westchester NYS Library | Hudson Valley

Rye Hairport

914-967-7154
 

10580, Rye, NY, experienced doctors, diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services your pets, laser surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental services,   orthopedic and general surgery | Westchester Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital

914-921-2000
  Address
170 North Street
Rye, NY 10580
Westchester County Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital | Westchester  more . . .


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10580, Address, Rye, Post Office, NY | Westchester Rye Post Office

914-967-6258
  Address
Rye Post Office
41 Purdy Ave
Rye, NY 10580 Rye Post Office | Westchester  website and more . . .


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Rye Presbyterian Nursery School

914-967-2073
 

Rye WMCA

914-967-6363
 

10580, Rye, YMCA, family-oriented, Improving the nation’s health,  health and well-being, good health, fitness, sports, fun, achieve greater health, mind and body | Westchester Rye YMCA

914-967-6363
  Rye YMCA is located at 21 Locust Ave., Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. The Rye YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization that welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body. Rye YMCA | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10580, weather information, forecasts, severe weather, maps, weather, iWitness weather, travel, outdoors | Westchester Rye, City of Weather Forecast

  Press blue button for weather information, including forecasts, severe weather, maps, weather apps, video, iWitness weather, travel, outdoors, and more. Rye, City of Weather Forecast | Westchester  website and more . . .


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10580, Rye, NY, Westchester County | Westchester Sabatini Jeremy, DVM

914-921-2000
  Address
170 North Street
Rye, NY 10580
Westchester County Sabatini Jeremy, DVM | Westchester  more . . .


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Sara Noelle Hair Salon

914-967-4222
 

Scissors On the Sound Inc

914-921-2885
 

Statman, Sheryl PhD

914-967-1984
 

Termite Protection Renewal

914-670-0367
 

Trapp Opticians

914-967-5565
 

Trident Valve Actuator CO

914-967-7579
 

Troy Deborah A, DDS, Pediatric Dentistry

914-967-5735
 

Twig Antiques

914-967-4518
  Twig Antiques, a thrift and consignment Charity organization, is located at 24 Smith Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. Twig Antiques | Westchester  more . . .


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Weather Related Closings & Delays - Westchester County

  For weather related school closings, cancellations, and delays in Westchester County, select one of the following links. Weather Related Closings & Delays - Westchester County | Westchester  more . . .


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Weissbarth Altman & Michaelson CPA

914-967-7849
 

10580, Rye, NY, Westchester County | Westchester Yarnell Gary, DVM

914-921-2000
  Address
170 North Street
Rye, NY 10580
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City of Rye
Westchester County
Hudson Valley

History of the City of Rye, New York

The First Settlement
Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester County. It began in 1660 when Peter Disbrow, John Coe and Thomas Studwell came from Greenwich with a small group of settlers. They were joined by John Budd the following year. Their first treaty with the Mohegan Indians gave them the land between Milton Point and the Byram River (Peningoe Neck); then the mile-long “Manussing” Island. Within several years their combined purchases comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck.

In 1665, Connecticut merged these settlements under the name of Rye after ancestors in Rye, England. In 1683, Rye was ceded unwillingly to the Province of New York by King Charles II as a gift to his brother, the Duke of York. But when a New York court severed the Harrison area from the settlement in 1695, the Rye colonists rejoined Connecticut in protest. In 1700, Rye again became part of New York by royal decree, this time permanently. The New York State Legislature officially established the Town of Rye boundaries in 1788.

Early Business and Recreation
For two centuries, Rye remained a secluded community. Land was cleared for farming and cattle grazing. Docks were built on Long Island Sound, and oystering was an important occupation. Homes along Mill Town Road, now Milton, led to grist mills on Blind Brook.

Communication with the outside world came slowly. The Rye-Oyster Bay ferry, which began service in 1739, was a great community event. The New York-Boston stagecoach made its first run in 1772 using the Square House, then an Inn, as a stopping place. Rye to New York steamboat service and completion of the New Haven Railroad in the mid 1800’s made Rye a popular summer resort. Horseracing on “The Flats” (Rye Beach) was a special attraction.

Rye Thrives at the Turn of the Century
In the late nineteenth century, Rye experienced its first real growth and change. The era of the trolley made surrounding communities accessible. (Through a series of careful transfers, one could travel all the way to New York for eight cents.) By 1904, there were two schools, five churches, a library, and a lively population of 3,500 residents.

Rye Becomes a Village
The growing community became dissatisfied with the services of the Rye Town Board, on which it had no representation. The Rye Village Incorporation League organized public meetings; “letters to the editor” debated the merits of independence. The Legislature passed a bill of incorporation and on September 12, 1904, a special election was held at Theodore Fremd’s market. The taxpayers voted 155 in favor, 47 opposed - and Rye became a village.

Post-War Boom
During the 1920’s, the post-war boom and the advent of parkways and commuter trains brought a rush of prospective suburbanites and summer residents to the flourishing village. This was Rye’s greatest period of growth and by 1930, there were nearly 9,000 people.

Rye Becomes a City
As Rye developed, the residents began to desire complete independence from the Town government. City status offered many advantages, one being relief from paying a disproportionate share of the Town welfare tax. In 1940, the Legislature approved the Rye City Charter which was adopted by the residents 1,172 to 34. On January 1, 1942, Rye became Westchester’s sixth and smallest city.

Rye History in the Making
Today, the City of Rye is a unique blending of the old and the new. Now a residential, suburban community with every facility for modern living, it still retains its traditional atmosphere of tranquil village life as well as many historic landmarks that bind it to its three-hundred year history.

Still small as cities go (1990 census population: 14,936), Rye is primarily a place in which to live rather than to make a living. One-third of Rye’s working residents commute to New York City, 25 railroad miles away. Others are employed in Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Long Island as well as in the 200 small businesses and several large firms located here.

Community Characteristics
The dominant characteristic of the community is one of single-family homes that cover about three-fifths of Rye’s six square miles. Another fifth of the land is devoted to recreation and conservation. The balance is divided between institutions (such as The Osborn, churches, and city property) and vacant land, with a slim 5% of all property in Rye used for business and industry.

Careful planning and controlled growth have protected the overriding community objective - to retain its residential character. Of the 5,400 households, two-thirds live in private homes; the rest are housed in condominium, cooperative, two-family or apartment buildings - a balance which has been purposely maintained.

Natural Endowments
Rye’s remarkable natural endowments - a protected harbor along Long Island Sound, varied rolling landscapes, tree-lined streets, and winding brooks - enhance its many attractive neighborhoods. Community interest in recreation and preservation of open spaces has been considerable. The purchase of a 127-acre private country club, doubling of capacity at the marina on Milton Harbor, and expansion of the Nature Center to 47 acres all reflect the wishes of the citizens.

Present-Day Business
Campus-type office buildings for corporations in a few selected areas have been of economic benefit to the community. The central business district, primarily intended to serve local residents, has been confined to the Purchase Street area.

Zoning regulations that control density, height, and use of property have successfully kept tower apartments, motels, shopping centers and manufacturing plants out of Rye. Ample lands have been set aside for schools as well as for shopper and commuter parking.

Schools
"The City of Rye is served by two public school districts as well as numerous secular and non-secular learning institutions . . . Learn more about the Rye School Districts.Rye is also home to the renowned Rye Country Day School, a private learning institution."

Historical Landmarks
Any description of the Rye scene is incomplete without mention of its historical landmarks. The original home site and burial place of John Jay, first chief justice of the United States, is located here. Original milestone, fixed by Benjamin Franklin along the Post Road in 1763, still mark the 24th, 25th, and 26th miles from New York.

The historic Square House, built in the 1700’s, is now a museum. As a public inn for nearly a century, it housed such distinguished stagecoach riders as George Washington, John Adams, and General Lafayette. It later became Rye’s first post office and from 1904 till 1964 served as Village Hall, then City Hall.

On Milton Road, first site of community development, is the oldest house in Rye - the Timothy-Knapp house, built in the 1660’s; the Milton and Purdy cemeteries with gravestones of two centuries ago; the original Milton district school house, built in 1830, now a residence; and number 51, a colonial building dating back to 1788, currently the Rye Arts Center.

City of Rye Seal
The official City Seal displays a ship in the center copied from the seal of Rye, England, a peace pipe, a torch of freedom and the following three significant dates in Rye History:
1660 Year community was first settled, illustrated by a peace pipe
1904 Year Rye became a Village, showing a torch of progress
1942 Year Rye became a City

"History of the City of Rye, New York" is sourced from City of Rye, NY.

History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York , Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841

    Rye
    "Rye, the southeast town of the county, is distant from New York 26 miles. Pop. 1,803. The village of Rye, on the New York turnpike, 1 mile from the sound, contains 3 churches, 2 academies, and about 30 dwellings. The old Jay Mansion is situated in the western part of the town."

Excerpts from "New York, A Guide to the Empire State" , Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York, 1940 Albany

    "Rye, 2.9 m. (49 alt., 9,803 pop.), settled in 1660, is visible from US 1 as a series of apartment houses and mansions with landscaped grounds. The Haviland Inn (R), Purchase St. between Liberty Lane and Locust Ave., was built in 1730 and is now the Rye village hall. The old glass is intact; the beams are wooden-pegged; hand-split shingles cover three quarters of the structure. the inn was run be Dame Tamar Haviland, after her husband's death during the Revolution. In her time this was a notable stopping place on the old Post Road.

    The Grave of John Jay (1749-1829), first Chief Justice of the U.S., is in a private cemetery on the Palmer Estate, Post Road and Barlow Lane, once the home of his brother, Peter Jay.

    In Rye at 3.7 m. is an entrance ramp to the Cross County Parkway.Left on ramp and R. on the parkway 1 m. to PLAYLAND (open all year; bathing beach with accommodations for 10,000, boardwalk, swimming pool, dance hall, hockey rink, picnic grover, amusement devices. Parking 25 cents weekdays, 50 cents Sun. and holidays).

    Tied up at the Playland dock is the clipper ship, Benjamin F. Packard (adm. 10 cents), built at Bath, Maine, by Cross, Sawyer & Packard in 1883. With a tonnage of 2,026 gross and a mainmast rising 147 feet from her deck, the Packard was one of the larger ships of her period. Her logs cover many voyages around Cape Horn.

About Rye
There are many things to do and wonderful places to visit in the City of Rye, New York. Enjoy activities, attractions, and fine dining opportunities in Rye. Visit hiking trails in Rye, golf courses in Rye, and antique stores in and about Rye. If you enjoy watching and learning about birds and other wildlife, visit the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary where you can go on nature walks and enjoy birding in Rye. The Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful place for children; where environmental education programs can be arranged for a group of kids.

When its time to eat, select from a wide range of Rye restaurants.

Rye, New York offers beautiful homes and terrific areas in which to live. Learn more about buying a home in Rye, New York, Westchester County.




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