The Town of Eastchester, which includes the incorporated villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, is about 5 miles south of White Plains and 20 miles north of New York City. Eastchester covers an area of 3.26 square miles.
Eastchester began settlement in 1664 when ten families migrated from Fairfield, Connecticut. Thomas Pell, who at that time also owned the territory that is now New Rochelle and Pelham granted a deed to the group to "settle down at Hutchinsons” where the home of Anne Hutchinson had stood some twenty years before. Another twenty-six shortly joined the ten original families.
Laws for the region were established the following year, in 1665, under an agreement called the "Eastchester Covenant." The covenant was a rare document for this period. It contained twenty-six provisions including items such as: education of children, disposition and upkeep of property, support of a minister, and more.
Governor Richard Nicolls granted confirmation of their 1664 patent in 1666 after the occupation of the area by the English. A controversy arose in 1700 when the settlers signed a deed with the Indians. The tract of land involved was known as "Long Reach" because of its odd geographical makeup. The sites included are the present Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and a section of Northwest Mt. Vernon. The dispute over the ownership of the land involved the towns of New Rochelle, Westchester and the Pell Family. When a decision was reached in favor of Eastchester, England's Queen Anne granted a second patent in the year 1708.
Eastchester was a farming community at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Although no major battles were fought here, as the heart of the Neutral Ground it saw constant fighting for over 13 years. Eastchester was harassed by both sides as well as by the cowboys and skinners.
Eastchester's rural makeup began to change with the coming of the railroad in the 1840's. Three hundred-seventy acres of land were incorporated at the village of Mt. Vernon in 1853 by a group of New York businessmen; the village of Bronxville was incorporated in 1898; and the village of Tuckahoe in 1903. Today, Eastchester is bound by Scarsdale on the north, New Rochelle on the east, Yonkers on the west, and Mt. Vernon on the south. The town covers approximately five square miles, including Bronxville and Tuckahoe.
Points of Interest: Marble Capital of the World: In 1818 the town's first marble quarry was opened. The quarries produced heavily for almost a century. The extremely high quality of "Tuckahoe Marble" was in great demand and was used in many famous structures.
Red Bird Stage Line: Before the railroads, communication with New York City was primarily via stagecoach or private horse. One such line in the 1830's, the Red Bird ran between Grand Street (the Bowery) and Danbury, Conn. One of its stops was the Ward House, then known as "Marble Hall," with the fare from New York City at $2.00.
Ward House: Originally owned by the Stephen Ward family, it was sold in the 1800's to John Hayward who operated it as a tavern, "The Marble Hall." In the 1830's he entertained President Martin Van Buren. During the Revolution it was the site of many skirmishes. Ward House is the most important Revolutionary site in Eastchester. "Dutch" Schultz the infamous gangster and bootlegger lived in the house across the street. There was a tunnel connecting both houses, which are now closed in.
Eastchester has had its share of champions. In 1928 the town was acclaimed "cradle of American golf." Eastchester residents who have won titles are: Will MacFarlane won the U.S. Open in 1925, defeating the legendary Bobby Jones; 1926 had Jess Sweetser winning the British Amateur Championship; 1928, Johnny Farrell won the U.S. Open, again Bobby Jones the victim; 1931, Tom Creavy won the P.G.A. title, defeating Denny Shute.
Home of The Treetures : The children’s national Treeture Environmental Education Program began here in Eastchester, New York, when Judith Hope Blau created her family of whimsical characters to educate children about the important role trees play in keeping our environment healthy. The small Magic Treeture Forest Nursery on California Road and Highland Avenue became the pilot nursery for many others in the country.
Many famous people, sites and more historical information are associated with Eastchester. Press the "Blue Button" for more on Eastchester History.
Thomas Stone Restaurant, serving New International Fusion cuisine cooked on hot rock, is located at 106 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. For thousands of years humans have cooked over open flames and hot rock. Thomas Stone Restaurant has brought this experience to Tuckahoe, NY. We would like you to enjoy the intimacy of preparing and sharing your cuisine. The menu will entice you to try new flavors with traditional choice meats, fish and vegetarian dishes.
What is the stone? The stone is granite, a coarse grain igneous rock composed of orthoclase and albeit feldspars and of quartz. The stone is heated to over 500 degrees. Why cook on stone you ask? Come and try for yourself - you will taste the difference. Delightfully seasoned meats, seafood or vegetables sizzling over hot granite and popping sea salt, your dish needs nothing more. Press "Blue Button for menus, photos, entertainment, and more about Thomas Stone Restaurant.
Features Dinner cooked over open flames and hot rock Open daily 4pm to midnight "Live" Jazz Music Friday & Saturday nights
Mamma Assunta Ristorante, serving fine Italian cuisine, is located at 20 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. Nestled in the village of Tuckahoe, Mamma Assunta, restaurant transports you to an experience of what people in Italy are really eating. Its classic Italian menu travels through many regions of Italy but concentrates on home cooked Abruzzese and Neapolitan cuisine. Family owned and operated for over 26 years, Mamma Assunta's menu is created by owners Elio and Angelo Di Rosa and is a reflection of their childhood and the comfort foods they experienced growing up in an Abruzzese household with the flavors of central Italy. Mamma Assunta Ristorante specializes in home made pastas and specialty dishes such as Osso Buco, Cannelloni, and Trippa, all prepared with only the finest ingredients. Among its many specialties Mamma Assunta Ristorante offers fresh fish daily. In addition to its varied menu, the restaurant offers a large selection of wines. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information about this charming Italian restaurant.
The Olde Stone Mill is located at 2 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. The Olde Stone Mill serves fine Regional American cuisine in a picturesque atmosphere, located in a historic stone mill overlooking the banks of the Bronx River. Our comfortable country ambience brings back the charm of yesterday, while serving the finest quality American fare and spirits. Our luxurious main dining room, furnished with plush sofas and original stone hearth, is the perfect setting for both special occasions, as well as the casual get together. Our tavern is the ideal meeting place for anyone desiring a libation in a cozy atmosphere. Adding to the ambience is our stone patio, which offers elegant outdoor dining in good weather. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more.
Main Street Playground located at Main Street and Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe is within the municipality of Eastchester. Main Street Playground is a three-acre park located in and maintained by Tuckahoe. It has two full basketball courts with lights, a climber, swings and benches.
Parks attractions include: Basketball Courts, Playground
Parkway Oval is a 14-acre park located at Consulate Drive in Tuckahoe in the municipality of Eastchester. It has a baseball and softball field, soccer fields, all-purpose playfield and a full basketball court, a playground area with swings, climber and benches. This park is adjacent to a jogging and bicycle path along the scenic Bronx River.
The Tuckahoe Police Department is comprised of 25 sworn officers, 3 fulltime civilian employees and 5 part-time civilian employees. The Department has earned a distinguished reputation by maintaining a commitment to the highest standards of the law enforcement profession. Although the department is considered a small sized agency, it provides a wide-range of police services to the community. It is at the forefront of technology, training and best policing practices. In an on-going process to evaluate and improve performance and services; the Department is a New York State Law Enforcement Accredited Agency. We are guided by our Mission Statement: "To protect the quality of life in our community in partnership with those we serve."
The most visible and largest section of the police department is the Patrol Division. It is considered the backbone of the department. The primary focus of the patrol division is the protection of life and property and to enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner consistent with the values of a free and open society. Uniformed Patrol Officers are the most visible and have the most contacts with the community. They provide the Village with a full range of police activities that our citizens have come to rely on. They are the first responders to calls of service that run the gamut from a barking dog to an armed encounter. The most inconsequential and routine activity can develop into a potentially hazardous and volatile situation in a split second. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Tuckahoe Police Department.
The Olde Stone Mill is located at 2 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. The Olde Stone Mill serves fine Regional American cuisine in a picturesque atmosphere, located in a historic stone mill overlooking the banks of the Bronx River. Our comfortable country ambience brings back the charm of yesterday, while serving the finest quality American fare and spirits. Our luxurious main dining room, furnished with plush sofas and original stone hearth, is the perfect setting for both special occasions, as well as the casual get together. Our tavern is the ideal meeting place for anyone desiring a libation in a cozy atmosphere. Adding to the ambience is our stone patio, which offers elegant outdoor dining in good weather. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more.
At Starbucks "Customers can customize their beverages by requesting it be made with whole, skim, soy or, in the U.S., even organic milk." Press "Blue Button" for Starbucks coffee, Starbucks nutrition information, what’s being served in your store, Starbuck locations and more.
Mamma Assunta Ristorante, serving fine Italian cuisine, is located at 20 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. Nestled in the village of Tuckahoe, Mamma Assunta, restaurant transports you to an experience of what people in Italy are really eating. Its classic Italian menu travels through many regions of Italy but concentrates on home cooked Abruzzese and Neapolitan cuisine. Family owned and operated for over 26 years, Mamma Assunta's menu is created by owners Elio and Angelo Di Rosa and is a reflection of their childhood and the comfort foods they experienced growing up in an Abruzzese household with the flavors of central Italy. Mamma Assunta Ristorante specializes in home made pastas and specialty dishes such as Osso Buco, Cannelloni, and Trippa, all prepared with only the finest ingredients. Among its many specialties Mamma Assunta Ristorante offers fresh fish daily. In addition to its varied menu, the restaurant offers a large selection of wines. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information about this charming Italian restaurant.
Thomas Stone Restaurant, serving New International Fusion cuisine cooked on hot rock, is located at 106 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. For thousands of years humans have cooked over open flames and hot rock. Thomas Stone Restaurant has brought this experience to Tuckahoe, NY. We would like you to enjoy the intimacy of preparing and sharing your cuisine. The menu will entice you to try new flavors with traditional choice meats, fish and vegetarian dishes.
What is the stone? The stone is granite, a coarse grain igneous rock composed of orthoclase and albeit feldspars and of quartz. The stone is heated to over 500 degrees. Why cook on stone you ask? Come and try for yourself - you will taste the difference. Delightfully seasoned meats, seafood or vegetables sizzling over hot granite and popping sea salt, your dish needs nothing more. Press "Blue Button for menus, photos, entertainment, and more about Thomas Stone Restaurant.
Features Dinner cooked over open flames and hot rock Open daily 4pm to midnight "Live" Jazz Music Friday & Saturday nights
The Tuckahoe Union Free School District is located at 29 Elm Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 in Westchester County. The Tuckahoe Schools service the Town of Eatchester in the communities of Tuckahoe, Bronxville and Chester Heights. The Tuckahoe Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
"The continued growth of the Tuckahoe Schools is many faceted. From our addition of meaningful and challenging high school electives, to the introduction of Balanced Literacy and Foreign Language at the Cottle Elementary School, our students are being exposed to and are enjoying a much wider array of academic experiences. Our Middle School continues to develop specialized curriculum and support services for all our students that are geared to improve academic focus and achievement at a very difficult stage of life. Our extracurricular and athletic opportunities have been expanded to include chess at the Middle School, peer leadership, bowling, tennis, hockey and track in partnership with Eastchester Schools, community service groups, expanded intramurals at the Cottle School, and a proposed Tuckahoe High School Debate Team. The addition of Latin and advanced coursework in Science and Math will enhance the competitive edge of our students as they enter the arena of college selection. I remain extremely proud of our students and grateful for the ongoing support of our parents and community. I also am confident in the expertise and dedication of our staff to continue the excellent work they have begun." by Michael V. Yazurlo, Superintendent of Schools
Press "Blue Button" for information about the Tuckahoe Union Free School District.
Main Street Playground located at Main Street and Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe is within the municipality of Eastchester. Main Street Playground is a three-acre park located in and maintained by Tuckahoe. It has two full basketball courts with lights, a climber, swings and benches.
Parks attractions include: Basketball Courts, Playground
Parkway Oval is a 14-acre park located at Consulate Drive in Tuckahoe in the municipality of Eastchester. It has a baseball and softball field, soccer fields, all-purpose playfield and a full basketball court, a playground area with swings, climber and benches. This park is adjacent to a jogging and bicycle path along the scenic Bronx River.
The Olde Stone Mill is located at 2 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. The Olde Stone Mill serves fine Regional American cuisine in a picturesque atmosphere, located in a historic stone mill overlooking the banks of the Bronx River. Our comfortable country ambience brings back the charm of yesterday, while serving the finest quality American fare and spirits. Our luxurious main dining room, furnished with plush sofas and original stone hearth, is the perfect setting for both special occasions, as well as the casual get together. Our tavern is the ideal meeting place for anyone desiring a libation in a cozy atmosphere. Adding to the ambience is our stone patio, which offers elegant outdoor dining in good weather. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more.
The Town of Eastchester, which includes the incorporated villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, is about 5
miles south of White Plains and 20 miles north of New York City. Eastchester covers an area of 3.26
square miles.
Eastchester began settlement in 1664 when ten families migrated from Fairfield, Connecticut. Thomas
Pell, who at that time also owned the territory that is now New Rochelle and Pelham granted a deed to
the group to "settle down at Hutchinsons” where the home of Anne Hutchinson had stood some twenty
years before. Another twenty-six shortly joined the ten original families.
Laws for the region were established the following year, in 1665, under an agreement called the
"Eastchester Covenant." The covenant was a rare document for this period. It contained twenty-six
provisions including items such as: education of children, disposition and upkeep of property, support of a
minister, and more.
Governor Richard Nicolls granted confirmation of their 1664 patent in 1666 after the occupation of the area
by the English. A controversy arose in 1700 when the settlers signed a deed with the Indians. The tract
of land involved was known as "Long Reach" because of its odd geographical makeup. The sites included
are the present Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and a section of Northwest Mt. Vernon. The dispute over the
ownership of the land involved the towns of New Rochelle, Westchester and the Pell Family. When a
decision was reached in favor of Eastchester, England's Queen Anne granted a second patent in the year
1708.
Eastchester was a farming community at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Although no major
battles were fought here, as the heart of the Neutral Ground it saw constant fighting for over 13 years.
Eastchester was harassed by both sides as well as by the cowboys and skinners.
Eastchester's rural makeup began to change with the coming of the railroad in the 1840's. Three
hundred-seventy acres of land were incorporated at the village of Mt. Vernon in 1853 by a group of New
York businessmen; the village of Bronxville was incorporated in 1898; and the village of Tuckahoe in 1903.
Today, Eastchester is bound by Scarsdale on the north, New Rochelle on the east, Yonkers on the west,
and Mt. Vernon on the south. The town covers approximately five square miles, including Bronxville and
Tuckahoe.
Points of Interest:
Marble Capital of the World: In 1818 the town's first marble quarry was opened. The quarries produced
heavily for almost a century. The extremely high quality of "Tuckahoe Marble" was in great demand and
was used in many famous structures.
Red Bird Stage Line: Before the railroads, communication with New York City was primarily via stagecoach
or private horse. One such line in the 1830's, the Red Bird ran between Grand Street (the Bowery) and
Danbury, Conn. One of its stops was the Ward House, then known as "Marble Hall," with the fare from
New York City at $2.00.
Ward House: Originally owned by the Stephen Ward family, it was sold in the 1800's to John Hayward who
operated it as a tavern, "The Marble Hall." In the 1830's he entertained President Martin Van Buren.
During the Revolution it was the site of many skirmishes. Ward House is the most important
Revolutionary site in Eastchester. "Dutch" Schultz the infamous gangster and bootlegger lived in the
house across the street. There was a tunnel connecting both houses, which are now closed in.
Eastchester has had its share of champions. In 1928 the town was acclaimed "cradle of American golf."
Eastchester residents who have won titles are: Will MacFarlane won the U.S. Open in 1925, defeating the
legendary Bobby Jones; 1926 had Jess Sweetser winning the British Amateur Championship; 1928, Johnny
Farrell won the U.S. Open, again Bobby Jones the victim; 1931, Tom Creavy won the P.G.A. title, defeating
Denny Shute.
Home of The Treetures : The children’s national Treeture Environmental Education Program began here in
Eastchester, New York, when Judith Hope Blau created her family of whimsical characters to educate
children about the important role trees play in keeping our environment healthy. The small Magic Treeture
Forest Nursery on California Road and Highland Avenue became the pilot nursery for many others in the
country.
Many famous people, sites and more historical information are associated with Eastchester. Press the
"Blue Button" for more on Eastchester History.
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