Category: White Plains, NY History

Where is the Mamaroneck River in White Plains?

Came across this article from  New York Times August 14, 1988: “Wanted: A Watchman Of the Waterways” written by  William G. Lawyer who at the time was the executive director of the Greenburgh Nature Center. Keep in mind that it was written long before  the… Continue Reading “Where is the Mamaroneck River in White Plains?”

Color Me White Plains

Feel free to print and then color in.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

The former Grove Street was renamed  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to honor the civil rights leader of the 20th century in 1997. A statue of Dr. King stands on the street in front of the Westchester  County Court House. It was dedicated  on January… Continue Reading “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard”

White Plains, NY: A City of Contrasts

Entry is updated version of 1st 3 sections of White Plains, New York: A City of Contrasts published in 2013. Remaining updated versions of the book can be found under different titles listed at the end of this entry. Original Book (soft cover &… Continue Reading “White Plains, NY: A City of Contrasts”