We do not know when our doors will reopen but our online library is always open for business. History of the village of larchmont village of larchmont official. Check our calendar for online story times, book groups, lectures and more. Under cool links, weve listed some online resources that might interest you. If you dont have a card fill out this form and we will issue a temporary one. Ulster county, new york genealogy, books, cds, maps.
This first edition by william smith is available at bauman rare books. Larchmont historical society preserving our history. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Local history books on new york arcadia publishing. The entire print run was purchased by a new york bookseller, and the volume was. Larchmonts oldest and most historic home, the manor house on elm avenue, was built in 1797 by peter jay munro. A skeptics guide to american history on zoom with june hesler. The libraries are encouraging the larchmont and mamaroneck communities to unite through this historical novel and host a one book one. Ray ok okeefe of larchmont ny 1986 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous talks at miami fl 7 cds history of recovery on. Turnofthecentury pre1900 and early 1900s new york city fascinates me.
Suffolk county, new york genealogy, books, cds, maps. Many of the large victorian cottages of that era survive in. In 1928, after studying with famed book and type designer frederic w. How is it that people living in the worlds greatest port, a city with no neighborhood that is far from a waterfront, a city whose location was chosen because of the sea, where the great cargo ships and tankers, mighty little tugs. During the late 19th century, larchmont was known as a summer playground for new yorks elite. Offering a wide selection of books and literature, an assortment of antique maps and prints, seasonal gift items, greeting cards, puzzles, as well as a variety of games and toys for younger visitors. Just click on the right hand navigation bar to find awardwinning titles, books by grade or theme, or e book selections. To get a sense of whats essential reading for the new york history neophyte, we asked 11 historians and authors to tell us their favorite books. The library building is closed until further notice. Whether actively involved in the preservation of this beautiful community or simply because you share in the commitment we all have, you too can become a part of history and make a difference. Get the best books about the new york state history, and learn about its people, famous places, and the events that lead to its economical success. Here are some book recommendations from some of our friends of the larchmont.
Ray ok okeefe of larchmont ny 1986 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous talks at miami fl 7 cds. A photo history by anne marie leone and judith doolin spikes. This 300year history of one square mile of land, tracing its development from a siwanoy fishing camp in the prediscovery period to incorporation as a municipality in 1891, is rich in local detail but is also set in the context of national and world events, creating a microcosm of northeastern u. Buy history of rockland county, new york by david cole editor, historical society of rockland county online at alibris.
Between 1935 and 1942, merritts studio was in new york, but he divided his. A local organization, masks for ny, is mobilizing community members to cut, sew, and. Today, larchmont is a onemilesquare village within the town of mamaroneck, served by the new haven line of metronorth railroad and several major highways. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 100245194 212 4859203. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. History of the province of new york rare book for sale. You may know us from the annual house tour, or perhaps your home has been honored with a century homes plaque but we do much more.
When narrowing your search you may only select newspaper or county or city to select mutliple items, hold down ctrl on windows or command on mac and click the desired items. Please refer to our calendar for upcoming events in our new instore community space. Larchmont is a village located within the town of mamaroneck in westchester county, new. Though new yorkers live by the sea, they take vacations to go somewhere else to be by the sea.
Money substitutes in new netherland and early new york. Cary, 22yearold peter beilenson set up a small press in the basement of his fathers home in larchmont, new york, and designed and printed about 200 copies of j. The 25 best books about new york city history brick underground. Founded in a storefront on the post road in 1923 with about 800 books, the. Here is some fiction set in new york city between the postcivil war gaslight era and the jazz age of the 1920s. Mamaroneck library, in conjunction with the larchmont historical society, is proud.
Your donation to the friends of the larchmont public library provides much. Of the many odd things about new yorkers, there is this. History of the village of larchmont village of larchmont. History of rockland county, new york by david cole editor. For more history of the village of larchmont, go to the larchmont historical society. This page is a great place to start when looking for that just right book. Fiction set in turnofthecentury new york city 61 books.
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