Month: July 2016

Battle of White Plains Park Revisited

When revising book about White Plains, one of the things that changed since its publication in 2013 is the renaming of the park at Battle and Whitney Avenues. The site is the American’s hold on Chatterton Hill during American Revolution in the Fall of… Continue Reading “Battle of White Plains Park Revisited”

Bedford, NY Visit

Here are some of the photographs from my trip to Bedford by way of old Post Road that is Rte 22 now.

Art in White Plains

Walking around city, one can find art in and outside buildings, in parks and on sidewalks. 

Hamilton Avenue

Alexander Hamilton has been getting a lot of attention these days due to the success of the play “Hamilton,” but Hamilton has always been a part of White Plains’ historic past. Not only were streets named after him (Alexander & Hamilton Ave) but his… Continue Reading “Hamilton Avenue”

Seeking History One Foot At A Time: White Plains’ Walking tours

At Colonial Day June 18, 2016 in Tibbits Park, City Clerk’s Office gave out two walking tours to explore the past: My walking tour from a number of years ago. Park at NWP (free on weekends) and walk South to Parkway walking path, go… Continue Reading “Seeking History One Foot At A Time: White Plains’ Walking tours”