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Scarsdale Historical Society
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 23 เม.ย. 2018
Scarsdale in World War II
Scarsdale in World War II chronicles how Scarsdalians united and rallied in support of the war effort in the 1940s. It was released in 1946 and screened as part of a fundraising campaign for Jewish refugee children. The area then known as Palestine (before Israel became a nation in 1948) was one of the few options for resettling Jewish children who were orphaned and displaced during the Holocaust.
The motion picture is associated with many high-profile figures, particularly Murray Silverstone, the president of Twentieth Century Fox. His wife, Dorothy Silverstone, was one of the leaders of the charitable organization behind the film. It was produced by stage producer Julian Olney and narrated by preeminent American broadcaster Lowell Thomas.
The Scarsdale Historical Society has digitized this film as part of its mission to preserve and disseminate Scarsdale’s history. Learn more about this film at: bit.ly/scarsdaleww2film
NOTE: Captions have been added to identify some of the film locations and prominent residents. Other than the captions, the film is presented as originally created. It contains language which may cause offense.
The motion picture is associated with many high-profile figures, particularly Murray Silverstone, the president of Twentieth Century Fox. His wife, Dorothy Silverstone, was one of the leaders of the charitable organization behind the film. It was produced by stage producer Julian Olney and narrated by preeminent American broadcaster Lowell Thomas.
The Scarsdale Historical Society has digitized this film as part of its mission to preserve and disseminate Scarsdale’s history. Learn more about this film at: bit.ly/scarsdaleww2film
NOTE: Captions have been added to identify some of the film locations and prominent residents. Other than the captions, the film is presented as originally created. It contains language which may cause offense.
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Anna Richards Brewster's Life and Art in Scarsdale
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Rediscover the life and art of Anna Richards Brewster, (1870-1952) a Scarsdale resident, who in her day, was regarded as one of America's finest Impressionist painters. Produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society Video by Lesley Topping and local historian, Barbara Shay MacDonald For more information visit www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org/videos
Scarsdale's Quaker Ridge
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A Scarsdale Historical Society Production. This film explores the history of Quaker Ridge; its Quaker legacy, abolitionists, historic sites and transformation into a modern Scarsdale Community. Featuring local historians Barbara Shay MacDonald, Jordan Copeland, WCHS Historians, Barbara Davis, Patrick Raftery, the Boulder Brook Equestrian Center and other Scarsdale residents. Filmmaker - Lesley ...
A River Returns : A History of the Bronx River
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Take a historical journey along the Bronx River and learn how advocates in Westchester, Scarsdale, and the South Bronx were able to save the river from severe pollution and transform the communities along its shores. Produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society. Interviews with the Bronx River Alliance, Authors Stephen Paul DeVillo, local historians including Barbara Shay MacDonald. Filmmaker, ...
The Road to Heathcote and the Forgotten Railway (NYW&B)
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Discover the origins of the Heathcote neighborhood in Scarsdale, and tour the abandoned remains of the "Million-Dollar-a Mile" (NYW&B) Railway in Scarsdale and adjacent towns in White Plains and New Rochelle. A Scarsdale Historical Society Production. Directed by Lesley Topping. To see more of our videos www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org/videos
How Scarsdale Became Scarsdale
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Scarsdale Village Historian, Jordan Copeland, explores the far-sighted decisions, community institutions, and unusual circumstances that transformed Scarsdale from a sparsely populated farming area to a prominent sought-after suburb.
Scarsdale in the 18th & 19th Centuries From Hardscrabble Farms to Gracious Estates
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A look at Scarsdale's historic homes, families and slavery in the 18th &19th Centuries. A Scarsdale Historical Society Production, with historian, Barbara Shay MacDonald. Produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society, Directed by Lesley Topping. For more information on Scarsdale's www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org/scarsdales-18th-and-19th-century-heritage-homes/and www.scarsdalehistoricalsociet...
A Tour of the Cudner Hyatt House Museum
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A tour and history of The Cudner-Hyatt House Museum from the Scarsdale Historical Society with the Society's historian, Barbara Shay MacDonald. Built in the 1700's, this is one of Scarsdale's oldest existing farmhouses and it was the home of the Cudner and Hyatt families for over two centuries. The house was turned into a museum and stunningly decorated by the Scarsdale Historical Society to re...
Very interesting. It's now possible to walk from the Bronx River estuary to West Farms along the Bronx River as these are now dedicated parks. Thanks to the restauration effort, residents around can now enjoy a taste of Nature that in the past, you would need to go to Van Cortland and Pellham Bay to feel.
26:20 This is 1980 I think. The garbage in the background by East tremont was tossed into the river by the owners of the former gas station at that site. The bus depot at the right is the old coliseum for Starlight park that was destroyed in the 30s. '' Starlight Park featured various amusement rides, as well as the Bronx Coliseum and the submarine USS Holland. Much of the park was destroyed in a 1932 fire, though the remaining attractions continued to operate until 1946.'' (wiki)
Im only here because hassan campbell lost his thighs in bronx river
It's Grand Central Terminal, one of its architectural contributors were Reed & Stern - not Engle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_and_Stem The decision to use overhead electrical power by NYW&B was done in conjunction with the electrification of New Haven Railroad - both controlled by J.P. Morgan and Charles Mellen. The 'path' right-of-way had to be as level as possible as the railway used electric traction in stead of steam for power so up/downhill grades had to be eliminated. This was the first non-urban railway in US built with electric power exclusively. Auto traffic was a small concern, in early 1900's there were many grade crossings in southern Westchester on NY Central Harlem & Hudson lines. Not until the ban on steam power into Grand Central Terminal did the NYC eliminate most grade crossings with electrification of their lines, having to level their routes as the NYW&B did. Showing busts of infamous NY'ers - Lindsay, Beame - both of whom drove NYC to the brink in the 70's-80's. Hmmmm... NYW&B could not survive and attract sufficient development around their lines because of the South Bronx terminus, making a trip to midtown a two-fare ride. Roger Acara's book "Westchester's Forgotten Railway" provides much more info than this vid does.
As someone who's last name is Scarsdale, this was a cool watch
Boy o boy, I enjoyed this experience. Ty
So inspiring!
Great documentary, it should be assigned in schools throughout Westchester and perhaps especially in the Bronx, where I live! The restoration of this beautiful river is a point of pride for the Bronx, where many residents and organizations came together to help make it happen!
Conquering the natives was so based and cool af
Conquering the natives, in your opinion, is cool? I hope you're being facetious.
Grew up playing in Bronx river in the 1960s. Beautiful river, wonderful bridges and depression era structures. But, I never realized it derives from the Kensico dam. What a wonderful land this must have been back in the 18th century and before. So glad the river is cared for these days. Flow on.
What an incredible history lesson!
187st & beaumont 1956 1969 15cent pizza 10 cent cokes, the park, zoo. sneaking onto Fordham u at dark with my friend tommy G, almost got caught once. stick ball, and orchard beach,my first driving lesson ( lapped). Kitties corner,candy store, school lunch waiting, meatball hero, cream soda. They let me sell penny candy. Next-gen your up! Good luck!
Those were the days, my friend. I am grateful we lived where we did, at the time we did. I came from mt. Vernon.
I still think the 180th st station is gorgeous
Yes it is
Very nice chunk of history I just learned here. I moved to the Bronx in the late 90's and knew very little about the Bronx River. I've fished the section from the zoo to where it turns brackish and catch very nice fish. (Catch & release) Thanks to all parties involved.
I've seen Striped Bass from the 180th St bridge when I worked in the Bronx. Have you caught any that far up? I was also surprised to see Blue Claw crabs from that bridge; I never though that salt water crabs would climb the grade into fresher water. The Largemouth Bass by 180th street were also pretty large for a river area; usually river bass only get to about 12 or 13 inches, but I saw some 16 or17 inches or so there, and in River Park north of the bridge. Below the falls at the Scarsdale train station, I once caught a Brown Trout 19.5 inches long, which suggests that it was probably there for more than a year from stocking, and that some were surviving all the seasons. I don't think the river is stocked anymore, though. I met a guy once who claims to have caught large trout under the falls by the Bison exhibit in the Zoo, but I never caught any trout that far south. The farthest south I've found trout in the stocking days was the pool next to the Sarah Lawrence Hospital parking lot.
I never knew any of this intriguing history! I love the narrators. Excellent documentary.
SOME OF THE BEST TIMES IN MY LIFE WERE THERE I AM AN ARTIST AND HAVE PAINTED THE BRONX RIVER BRIDGES AND THEY SELL AS FAST AS I CAN PAINT THEM I LOVED THAT PLACE GATH RD, DUCK POND GREAT VID THANKS PILIERO
Love The Bronx River❤
Excellent! 👏💐💕
This is SO interesting. Watching & enjoying this wonderful video from Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Thank you so much!
Nature never needs to be "saved" from any animals on the planet except for the human one. Nowadays humans are directly responsible for the EXTINCTION of 150-200 other species . . WEEKLY.
I don't think your clean river plan will last, litter laws mean nothing to people protected by sanctuary status, no-bail, no-jail = dump-like-hell
Great video
Thanks for the visit
Fantastic!
Wonderful. Thank you!