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White Plains, New York Area DemographicsWhite Plains, New York real estate enjoys a prime location just north of New York City. White Plains (2003 U.S. census estimated population: 55,900) is located in the south-central portion of Westchester County, about five miles from the Connecticut state line on the east and less than 10 miles from the Hudson River on the west.
White Plains has been the county seat of Westchester County since 1757 and is considered the birthplace of the state of New York. The first Provincial Congress of the U.S. met at White Plains just a week after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to approve the declaration.
Westchester County, New York real estate consists of 500 square miles in total area, is home to 940,807 residents (2005 U.S. census estimate) and is the third-largest county in the New York metropolitan area outside the New York City limits, after the Long Island counties of Suffolk (population: 1,474,927) and Nassau (1,333,137). Westchester County enjoys a favorable location, bordered by the New York City borough of the Bronx on the south, Long Island Sound on the southeast, the state of Connecticut on the northeast, Putnam County (N.Y.) on the north, and the Hudson River on the west, with Rockland County (N.Y.) and the state of New Jersey across the river. The terrain is largely rolling hills, intersected by three main streams — the Croton, Bronx and Saw Mill rivers. The county is one of the most heavily forested in the state of New York. It has retained much of its rural character while adopting the urban and suburban lifestyles dictated by its proximity to New York City.
Westchester County is among the highest-income counties in the nation, when measured by per capita income, with an average annual per capita income of $36,726, which ranks 12th nationwide and third in the state, behind No. 2 New York County (Manhattan) ($42,922) and No. 6 Nassau County ($38,762).
Westchester County is divided into six cities and 19 “towns.” In the state of New York, counties are subdivided into cities and towns. Everyone who does not live in a city or on an Indian reservation lives in a town. Villages and hamlets exist within towns. A village is an incorporated area which is usually, but not always, within a single town. A village is a clearly defined municipality that provides the services closest to the residents, such as garbage collection, street and highway maintenance, street lighting and building codes. Some villages provide their own police and other optional services. A hamlet is a populated area within a town that is not part of a village. The term “hamlet” is not defined under New York law (unlike cities, towns and villages), but is often used in the state’s statutes to refer to well-known populated sections of towns that are not incorporated as villages.
The six cities of Westchester County are:
- Yonkers (population: 197,388), near the southern end of the county
- New Rochelle (population: 72,582), near the southeastern end of the county
- Mount Vernon (population: 68,404), at the southern tip of the county immediately north of the Bronx
- White Plains
- Peekskill (population: 22,441), in the northwestern corner of the county
- Rye (population: 14,955), in the southeast portion of the county near the Connecticut state line
The 19 towns in Westchester County are:
Temperatures at White Plains vary from an average high of 83 degrees and average low of 65 in July to an average high of 36 and low of 21 in January, with extremes of 100 in 1995 and -10 in 1979. Annual precipitation averages about 50.5 inches.
White Plains, New York History and CultureWhite Plains, New York real estate figured prominently in the early history of the U.S., as the White Plains Courthouse was the place where the New York Provincial Congress approved the Declaration of Independence exactly one week after its official adoption on July 4, 1776. The White Plains Armory on South Broadway stands on the site of the original county courthouse. George Washington later established headquarters at White Plains and the Battle of White Plains, in late October of 1776, marked a turning point in the struggle for independence.
In 1778, White Plains became county seat of Westchester County. In 1866, White Plains became an incorporated village and in 1916, the village was incorporated as a city with a population of 19,285.
The Weckquaesgeek tribe, members of the Mohican nation, who had lived on the land in harmony with nature and its creatures prior to the arrival of European settlers, called their home “Quarropas,” a name that was descriptive of the fogs that hung above the swamplands and remained suspended for days like a white blanket. Translated, Quarropas means “white marshes” or “white plains.” The land White Plains, New York real estate now occupies was first settled by New England colonists who bought it from the Mohican Indians in 1683.
Since the early 1980s, White Plains has experienced a tremendous commercial and residential boom. During the late 1960s, White Plains developed a site master plan for residential, commercial and mixed-use development that effectively called for the demolition of its entire Central Business District. The project began in 1967 and by 1978, a new county courthouse, a major office building (Westchester One) and mall (Galleria) had been built. At the time of its construction, the Westchester One building was the largest office building between New York City, Albany and Hartford, Connecticut.
Since the early 1960s, many major corporations formerly headquartered in New York City have relocated to White Plains and Westchester County, forming what came to be called the “Miracle Mile of Westchester Avenue.” Early corporations to move to the White Plains area included General Foods, Pepsi, Hitachi USA, IBM and Stouffer’s. Later, Snapple and Van Munching Inc. also moved in. Eventually, at least 50 Fortune 500 corporations called Westchester County and surrounding Fairfield County, Connecticut home.
The construction of the Galleria at White Plains ushered in a period of new construction downtown and on the Westchester Avenue (NY Route 119) corridor, including a series of skyscrapers, department stores and apartments. In the past 10 years, development has continued as the city has become the leading retail and office center in Westchester County. A new courthouse for the Southern District of New York opened in 1998. An infusion of immigrants (largely from Mexico) and urban professionals drawn by the city’s close commuting distance to Midtown Manhattan (30 minutes by express train) has contributed to the growth.
The city’s permanent population has experienced a growth spurt since 2000 as a number of high-end apartment towers have been constructed. The City Center development, opened in 2004, features two skyscrapers, One City Place and Trump Tower, above 600,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space with commanding views of the lower Hudson Valley. The project also provided White Plains with some of the most prestigious addresses in Westchester County. In 2005, construction of The Renaissance Square and Ritz-Carlton, Westchester began. The project will feature a 123-room Ritz-Carlton Hotel and more than 400 private condominiums in downtown White Plains at the intersection of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue. Housed within two 40-story towers, the hotel and residences will be a landmark structure when it opens in 2008. The second tower will include nearly 11,000 square feet of street-level retail and restaurant space, as well as open space that will help tie together the heart of the downtown. It will also have a four-level, 1,000-space parking garage. It will be the tallest building between New York City and Boston.
White Plains boats many distinct neighborhoods, including: Gedney Farms, in eastern White Plains near the Ridgeway Country Club; the Havilands, between North Street, Bryant Avenue and Woodbrook Road; Highlands, in the southwest part of the city; Rosedale, the largest neighborhood in the city, with a more rural character; Fisher Hill in the southwest part of the city; and NOBO, a trendy community on the rise in the northern part of White Plains and named for its location on North Broadway.
White Plains, New York Attractions, Activities and AmenitiesWhite Plains, New York real estate has grown and evolved into an attractive and thriving cosmopolitan city with more than 20 exceptional family neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. Several Fortune 500 companies are located in corporate buildings throughout the city and many major department stores contribute to robust economy that keeps taxes low. The Westchester, a luxury shopping mall, features a Nordstrom’s department store and a Neiman Marcus, plus many other fine retail stores and specialty shops. A desirable location about 20 miles from Manhattan, White Plains offers outstanding schools, excellent government and a shared sense of community pride among its residents that contribute to the city’s continuing success.
White Plains has a very active and extensive recreation department that sponsors numerous activities for all ages throughout the year including baseball, tennis, soccer, summer camps and ice skating at the Ebersole Ice Skating Rink. The YMCA and YWCA offer a rich variety of programs including swimming, gymnastics, ballet, daycare and summer day camps.
The Fort Hill Players, an excellent local theater repertory company, stages several productions each year. White Plains sponsors an annual outdoor art show and the White Plains Public Library offers many interesting programs, including art and photography exhibits, special films and discussions and guest speakers.
Golf is very popular in Westchester County, with dozens of private and public course scattered throughout the area.
With a history that spans more than 300 years, the county includes many other historical attractions.
The Hudson River Museum, southwest of White Plains, is a cultural complex that includes the historic Glenview mansion, the Andrus Planetarium and modern gallery space which displays changing exhibitions from its permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art and from other museums. The museum combines elements of art, history and science.
The Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Landmark Site is a Georgian Style mansion in Yonkers that was originally the manor house of Philipsburg Manor from the 1680s to the 1780s. It contains an outstanding portrait collection and hosts special events, concerts and lecture series.
Beczak Environmental Education Center is located in a riverfront park near the Yonkers train station. It has its own beach and provides interactive exhibits and workshops on the ecology, culture and history of the Hudson River tidal estuary.
Despite its high population, development in Westchester County is mostly low density, with most homes sitting on about half an acre of land or more. Single-family homes dominate the landscape, with low-rise condominiums and townhouses sprinkled in, but few high-rise developments.
Most residents of Westchester County have made a conscious choice to withdraw from a city lifestyle, although many commute to New York City for work either by car or train. Many large corporations have relocated from the city to Westchester County, reducing the commute for thousands of county residents.
Dozens of museums and historic sites dot the Westchester County landscape, including: Philipsburg Manor, at Upper Hills; Peekskill Museum; Cortlandt Heritage Museum, at Verplanck; Van Cortlandt Manor, at Croton-on-Hudson; Ossining Heritage Center; Ossining Historical Museum; and the beautiful Union Church of Pocantico Hills, built by the Rockefeller family in the early 20th century, which features stained-glass windows, as well as paintings by Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse, two modern-day masters. The largest mansion in the county was the 204-room Rockwood Hall, built by William Rockefeller in 1887 on 1,000 acres overlooking the Hudson River in North Tarrytown and Mount Pleasant. William’s brother, John D. Rockefeller, completed his mansion and gardens on 3,500 acres in Pocantico Hills in 1913. His son raised his family of six children there and built a million-dollar recreation hall that included a bowling alley, squash court, tennis court and swimming pool. John D. Rockefeller, Sr., enjoyed playing golf daily on his own course built on the grounds and when the Putnam railroad disturbed his peace, he persuaded the railroad to move its tracks five miles away. Kykuit, at Pocantico Hills, was the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Tours include the house, gardens and coach barn.
Lyndhurst is an 1838 Gothic Revival mansion designed by Alexander Jackson Davis for William Paulding, a two-term mayor of New York, and owned after 1880 by railroad magnate Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is considered by many the best example of the Gothic Revival style remaining today. The mansion, located just off Route 9 in Tarrytown, features 19th and 20th century decorative arts, furnishings and toys. The museum is a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Another old mansion, Sunnyside, a historic Dutch Colonial Revival mansion built in Tarrytown in 1835, was once occupied by author Washington Irving. Today, Sunnyside features a fully furnished and restored house, icehouse, gardens and wooded footpaths.
The 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow, off the shores of Kingsland Point Park on the Hudson River, is occasionally open for tours.
The Historical Society, in Tarrytown, is a museum that features Native American artifacts; items from the area’s early Dutch settlers; Revolutionary War artifacts, featuring a display on the capture of British Maj. John Andre; a display on Washington Irving, who lived in Tarrytown and made that area, which he dubbed “Sleepy Hollow,” and the entire Hudson Valley famous through his works; firearms; jewelry; clothing; and items from World Wars I and II.
The former home and studio of Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey is at Hastings-on-Hudson and features an art collection from his famed school of painting.
Tarrytown Music Hall is a National Historic Landmark theater built in 1885 for concerts, town meetings and cotillions. Many consider the distinctive building to be Westchester County’s finest example of the non-residential style of Queen Anne architecture. The 840-seat music hall, with its excellent acoustics, has been host to some of the region’s most prestigious performances. It continues to keep that tradition alive, with many music and performing arts events.
The Warner Library, a beaux arts building built in 1928, has served the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow ever since. Its dramatic bronze door, imported from Venice, Italy, leads to a pleasant period reading room. An art exhibit that changes monthly, a concert series, lectures and demonstrations all contribute to make the library popular with residents and visitors.
Foster Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, founded by freed slave Amanda Foster in 1860, is the oldest black church in continuous use in Westchester County. It is said to have been one of the stops on the Underground Railroad.
Christ Episcopal Church (the “Washington Irving Church”) in Tarrytown is a Gothic Tudor style church — and the scene of Irving’s large funeral in 1859. A slip of ivy given to Irving by his mentor, Sir Walter Scott, still flourishes on the church and rectory.
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