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Firemen's Memorial (Comer of First Street and Wolf's Lane)
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This
memorial contains the bell from the original firebouse.
It was dedicated in 1993 to "Pelham's Bravest". When the
bell hung in the firehouse it was rung upon the death of
a fireman. There are a number of memorial markers in this
park recoozing past Pelham residents.
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| (2)
Flagpole |
| The
flagpole at First Street between Corlies and NYAC Avenues
is accessible by steps leading from First Street. The plaque
at the base of the pole reads "The Park Restoration and the
Flagpole Gifts of 'Pride in Pelham' - Pelham Rotary Club 1978".
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| (3)
146 and 152 Corlies Avenue |
| Although
these houses are of the same design, they are oriented differently
on their respective sites - one having the entrance on the
side instead of the front. This was done to comply with the
local building code at the time which precluded having two
identical houses in the same section. |
| (4)
Railroad Arch on Highbrook Avenue |
| Benjamin
Corlies sold a portion of his holdings to the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad for a right-of-way with two stipulations;
that trains stopping in Mount Vernon also had to stop at Pelhamville
and that the railroad was required to construct this artistic
stone arch over Mghbrook Avenue. |
| (5)
"Snake Hill." |
| Almost
every community has a winding street that acquires the name
"snake hill". Second Street, ftom Cliff to Highbrook Avenue,
has long been a favorite for sledding. |
| (6)
Boulevard |
| Officially
designated as a "parkway", it has been closed each night since
1924. It prohibits drive- thru traffic from Mount Vernon to
New Rochelle that could disturb residents' sleep. The closing
was possible as trustees determined that the Boulevard had
never been dedicated to the Village and thus could be closed.
Developers Corlies and Fairchild were credited as the architects
of this action. |
| (7)
Philip Pell Farmhouse Site (Cliff and Colonial Avenues) |
| Colonel
Philip Pell III, who fought for the American cause during
the Revolution, had his farmhouse on what is now Colonial
Avenue near Cliff Avenue (north east corner). General George
Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette were among guests
entertained there. The farm included most of what later became
the Village of Pelham. The building was destroyed by fire
in 1888. |
| (8)
Oldest Tree in the Village |
| The
tree on the northwest comer of Monterey and Colonial Avenues
is believed to the oldest in the Village of Pelham dating
possibly to Colonial times. |
| (9)
339 Highbrook Avenue - Barn |
| This
house, built around the turn of the century, has a large bam
at the rear of the property. |
| (10)
Colonial School |
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| Known
as the Highbrook Avenue School at the start of this century,
the building consisted of four rooms with a "very noisy" wooden
staircase - so loud that a teaching ceased when students went
out for recess. It was replaced by another school that was
later tom down because it proved to be a fire hazard. In 1926,
a temporary annex was set up at Boulevard and Cliff while
the present school building was constructed at the same location
as the old school. |
| (11)
334 Pelhamdale |
| This
home was built in 1901 and owned by John Fairchild, brother
of developer Benjamin Fairchild. John was the engineer credited
with designing houses that could be built on the cliffs in
the area. At the edge of the curb there is a large stepping
stone engraved with an "F". This was used to assist riders
in dismounting from horses. Note the bam at the rear of the
property which originally had two horse stalls and an apartment
upstairs. |
| (12)
Pelham Memorial High School |
| The
cornerstone of the 1-figh School was laid in 1919 in honor
of those who died in VAVI and the name of the high school
reflects this honor. The building is on the site of a sand
pit that was, for many years, a source of regular income for
the Village, as sand was a sought-after commodity while much
local construction was taking place. The Middle School opened
in the building in 1930. This location is also part of the
originalpellfarm. Adatestone(1750)fromthe chimney of the Pell
homestead (see 7) was imbedded in the monument at the entrance
to PMHS (on the Corhes Avenue side). Prior to the opening
in 1921, Pelham's children attended either Mount Vernon or
New Rochelle high schools. |
| (13)
Old Boston Post Road (Colonial Avenue) |
| A marker
located at the comer of Colonial and Wolf's Lane cites this
important transportation route from New England to New York
City. The road resumes its original name when it reaches the
New Rochelle city line where it becomes "The King's Highway".
This thoroughfare played a major role in the Battle of Pelham
when the British occupied the site since it was a main supply
route. Once a much-travelled Native American Indian trail,
it became the route of post riders in January 1673, connecting
New York, to Boston. It became an official post road in 1732.
It was renamed Colonial Avenue after the Village was incorporated
in 1896. |
| (14)
White Hotel (303 and 307 Wolfs Lane) |
| This
hostelry, built around 1870, was the only building at the
comer of Boulevard and Wolf's Lane. The hotel had approximately
14 rooms. The ballroom was on the third floor. Around the
turn of the century the building was divided into two separate
structures. The north half of the hotel (307 Wolfs Lane) was
cut off and moved south. |
| (15)
Pelham Picture House (Wolf s Lane at Second Street) |
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Built
in the 1920's, it is one of the oldest movie houses still
operating in Westchester. It is considered to be an excellent
example of original "art deco" styling.
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| (16)
Park Along Wolf's Lane |
| In line
with Benjamin Corlies' concept of Pelham as a purely residential
area, business establishments were restricted to the west
side of Wolf's Lane with the park serving as a buffer between
residential and business sites. Any stores already in place
on the east side of Wolfs Lane were required to move to the
opposite side. |
| (17)
Port Chester and New York RR (Wolf s Lane and Sparks Avenue)
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| A new
railroad company wanted to establish a rail line through Pelham
Heights ftom Mount Vernon, with a station at the comer of
Wolf s Lane and Sparks Avenue. An individual posing as a Mount
Vernon businessman seeking to acquire land for a retirement
home, approached Benjamin FairchHd. In reality, he was one
of the investors seeking to install the rail line. The plan
was thwarted by quick legal action. |
| (18)
Village Hall (195 Sparks Avenue) |
| The
Village Hall, originally a residence, dates to the early part
of this century. |
| (19)
Westchester Brewery |
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Located
on Sparks Avenue, this brewery operated until Prohibition
was introduced. Horse drawn trucks carrying barrels were
a familiar sight in Pelham. It is reported that a saloon
on Wolf's Lane near the railroad bridge, was one of the
brewery's best customers.
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