Sandy's Written Creations
Writings by Sandra Harrison including poetry, essays, fiction, non-fiction; children's literatire.
Category: White Plains History
Historic White Plains City Departments & Services
The following entry is an updated version of White Plains, NY: A City of Contrasts” in the chapter on “City Department & Services.” White Plains’ police force was organized in 1898 and the Fire Department was established in 1851 but was served by volunteer companies… Continue Reading “Historic White Plains City Departments & Services”
White Plains’ Older Houses of Worship
This post is and update from the chapter on “Houses of Worship” from the book White Plains, New York: A City of Contrasts Chapter. White Plains has many houses of worship and religious groups that have long established histories. Some of the earliest congregations started by meeting… Continue Reading “White Plains’ Older Houses of Worship”
White Plains Historic Businesses & Organizations
This entry is an updated version of “Businesses and Organizations” in White Plains, NY: A City of Contrasts: White Plains (WP) has a number of businesses and organizations that were established before 1940: Chillemi Shoe Repair (established 1949) is going to move from WP Mall… Continue Reading “White Plains Historic Businesses & Organizations”
White Plains’ Quarry and Farms
Entry is an updated version of the section found in White Plains, New York: A City of Contrasts under “Quarry and Farms.” Agriculture was the economic basis for White Plains (WP) from its beginnings till the mid-1800’s. Small farms made up most of WP… Continue Reading “White Plains’ Quarry and Farms”
Memorials in White Plains
Throughout White Plains, there are trees, benches, water structures, gardens and monuments dedicated to the memory of past residents, veterans, public servants, and those who made major contributions to our nation. Other memorials like the Garden of Remembrance commemorate important events in history. Garden of… Continue Reading “Memorials in White Plains”
Bryant-Mamaroneck Park Revisit
City put in trail, bird feeders and storybook program in the former Bloomingdale Hospital property. A bridge goes over Causeway or Castaway stream.
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”
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”
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