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26 de mai. de 2024 · June 1, 1943: The Yonkers National Bank and Trust Company’s short-term loan of half a million dollars enabled Yonkers to meet the $929,500 bond maturities falling due and prevent what could have been Yonkers’ most drastic financial crisis in history!
Há 6 dias · June 4, 1918: The Board of Supervisors passes a resolution to offer the War Department the old Yonkers Armory on Waverly Street to use as a hospital. June 4, 1920: Yonkers people who attended the Knights of Columbus field mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery relived the experience in local movie theaters.
Há 3 dias · Yonkers, NY, is a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse culture, and plenty of attractions to explore. From scenic hills to historic landmarks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this bustling urban center.
9 de mai. de 2024 · May 14, 1932: Mile Square Road’s Martha Jones opened the Yonkers office of the “Repeal Week” movement at 15 North Broadway; the movement was part of the national mobilization of women who wanted Prohibition repealed.
Há 6 dias · The Sherwood House is one of the last remaining pre-Revolutionary War tenant farmhouses in the greater metropolitan area and the second oldest building still standing in Yonkers. Its history...
Há 2 dias · The area of downtown Yonkers was originally called “Nepeckamack,” or “fish trapping place,” inhabited by the Lenape. By 1639, however, the Dutch West India Company acquired the area that would...
Há 6 dias · An area of divided allegiances with many Loyalist residents, it was the scene of extensive military activity during the American Revolution —including the Battle of White Plains (October 28, 1776), a raid by British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton (1779), and the apprehension by the Americans of the British spy Major John André near Tarryto...
