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Mar 24, 2021 · That’s what the Committee for Historic Preservation wrestled with at their March 23, 2021 meeting when they cleared the way for the demolition of a Scarsdale landmark at 2 Cooper Road (now 2A) but held over decisions on applications to demolish two Colonials, one at 3 Richbell Road and another at 40 Mamaroneck Road.
Scarsdale was the subject of a landmark United States Supreme Court decision, ACLU v. Scarsdale (1985), that established the so-called "reindeer rule" regarding public nativity scenes and upheld the right of local religious groups to place crèches on public property. [citation needed] Scarsdale was involved in another United States Supreme ...
Nov 2, 2023 · Scarsdale had its fifteen minutes of fame in the landmark United States Supreme Court decision, ACLU v. Scarsdale (1985). This case introduced the world to the “reindeer rule” – a festive yet quirky term – which pertains to public nativity scenes. It reinforced the right of local religious groups to set up their crèches on public property.
Mar 2, 2013 · The Cockburn Legacy. This is the story of the Cockburns, who bought property and built a house in Edgemont Hills in Westchester County, New York only to find out they were not legally allowed to reside in it. But that is only part of the story. Joshua and Pauline Cockburn belonged to a unique community of Afro-Caribbean seafarers.
Mar 4, 2024 · CREATING A VIRTUAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. We're taking history out of the archives so we can scan it, curate it and share it online. Starting with more than 1,300 issues of the Scarsdale Inquirer and historic photographs and maps, we're funding projects with institutions like the Scarsdale Public Library and the Westchester County Historical Society.
The Scarsdale Estate Company bought the house and its 127-acre farm in 1900 to develop the first mansions along Heathcote Road. Our Society’s historian, Barbara Shay MacDonald, lived in this house from 1967 to 1998. She details the history of this well-preserved landmark in her article Early History of the Underhill House.
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Found in Westchester County, Scarsdale, New York, represents the quintessence of suburban living. Renowned for its top-tier schools and affluent community, Scarsdale offers a unique blend of small-town charm and upscale sophistication. History and Character Scarsdale's story is a tapestry of historical significance and architectural beauty, stretching back to the 18th century. Originally a part