Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
One of the oldest tennis only clubs in the United States, the New Rochelle Tennis Club was established in 1896. Over the years the club has h...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
The John Stephenson House, now the Salesian Provincial House, was built during the eight years from 1862 through 1870. ...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
Completed in 1928, the Wykagyl Country Club locker house was considered one of the most spacious at the time. Members and their guests still consider the locker house to be one of the finest seen anywhere.
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
In 1898 The Huguenot Association of New Rochelle and The Westchester County Historical Society established this monument to commemorate the co...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
In 1938, as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of New Rochelle, a plaque, listing 151 historic Huguenot family names from the colonial period, was added to the original Huguenot Memorial.
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
An interesting part of New Rochelle history actually started in Pelham, NY. The Wykagyl Country Club was originally formed as the Pelham Coun...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
Capturing more than just the scene on a beautiful, breezy day at Five Islands Park in New Rochelle.
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
Now the Young Israel of New Rochelle Synagogue since 1966, this example of rural church architecture was the third home of the First Methodist Church. It was originally dedicated in 1898.
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
The Cooper's Corner School was one of the first three schools established in the area. Now a private nursery school, it shares Coo...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
Originally a one story structure built by Moses Clark in the 1770's, the Clark-Berrian House continued to expand over the years as it passed down through his decendents.
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
The Wilmot Fire Station No. 6, now a private residence, is one of three remaining structures which were originally part of the C...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
As part of the development of the former Mahlstedt property, its 1869 home, the "little brick house up in the woods," was ...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
It can happen to anyone. When left unattended on a winter night in1910, the Olympia Engine Company's firehouse caught fire and was destroy...(more)
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
Formerly the Lillian Gish residence built in 1910, this beautiful property became the home of the Huguenot Yacht Club after the original clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1965.
Published 11 months ago by Dennis Orzo
While standing in the face of many nor'easters and hurricanes over the years, the New Rochelle Rowing Club, founded in 1880 still remains o...(more)