Sandy's Written Creations
Writings by Sandra Harrison including poetry, essays, fiction, non-fiction; children's literatire.
Category: Historic Building
Martine Ave of White Plains
The Martine Family had a large homestead that was in the area between what is now East Post Road and Martine Avenue across from the Coachman on East Post Rd. William Martine (b.1796) is listed in the 1880 census as still living in White Plains… Continue Reading “Martine Ave of White Plains”
What’s in a Name? White Plains’ Bar Building
The Bar Building of White Plains located at 199 Main Street dates from 1926. Back then it was the tallest building constructed between Manhattan and Albany but today it is overshadowed by Westchester’s tallest buildings in the Ritz Carlton Complex. The name for the… Continue Reading “What’s in a Name? White Plains’ Bar Building”
Origins of Names for Places in White Plains
What’s in a name? How does a place get its name? Names are used for identification or as a point of reference. Having different names for places helps distinguish the differences between them. Many of the first roads in White Plains were referred to on… Continue Reading “Origins of Names for Places in White Plains”
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