North castle history volume 10 town of north castle, ny. More than a century before the cemetery was founded, presentday valhalla was comprised of three settlements kensico, wrights mills and davis brook. Sep 03, 2009 kensico dam gc1y5cr was created by taxman417 on 932009. Motorists traveling south from the kensico dam plaza view the bronx river valley spread before them. Westchester county executive george latimer calls to. Historical preservation westchester county historical society. Jun 05, 2016 kensico dam plaza can be accessed via route 22, from the north or south. Kensico cemetery, valhalla, westchester, new york, united states. Our whats hot picks highlight featured events and activites for every season so come back often to find out whats going on. Mar 07, 2020 road opening could result in less traffic congestion for commuters, and faster response times for first responders. Kensico cemetery, valhalla, westchester, new york, united. From the revolutionary war to the evolution of american cemetery tradition, kensico cemetery and the surrounding area have had a significant role in history and legend. The caring funeral directors at the kensico cemetery provide customized funeral solutions designed to satisfy the needs of each family. The above coordinates will not take you to the final cache, but to the base of the dam.
Here is the complete list of heritage festivals at kensico dam in valhalla. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. The massive kensico dam in valhalla was completed in 1917 to satisfy the growing thirst of new york city. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the kensico cemetery, valhalla, westchester, new york, united states billiongraves cemetery and images.
Valhalla when the kensico dam was built early in the 20th century, it was part of an engineering project that was said to be surpassed in. Grab a book or some friends and head to kensico dam for some prime time relaxation. Screenings under the stars announces this years screening at kensico dam plaza. The kensico cemetery was founded in 1889 in valhalla at a time when many of the cemeteries in the city of new york were filling up, and several rural cemeteries were founded near the railroads that served the metropolis. It was acquired as parkland in 1963 from the new york city watershed commission and remains the property of the new york city department of environmental protection. Screenings under the stars kensico dam plaza home facebook. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia.
View 1 photos for 61 n kensico ave, valhalla, ny 10595 a bed, bath, 4,999 sq. Kensico cemetery valhalla, westchester county, new york. Former pitt panther standout ed gallagher lied down atop the kensico dam, asked god for. Westchester parks foundation is once again the benefitting charity of both burger blast and grand tasting village. The treelined hamlet of valhalla in the westchester town of mount pleasant offers residents a central location and easy access to the open space and activities at kensico dam plaza, a county park. The kensico cemetery was organized in 1889 under the act authorizing the incorporation of rural cemetery association passed april 27th 1847 and the several amendments thereto. This 2,145 acre nyc reservoir receives its water from both the catskill and delaware aqueducts. Kensico cemetery in valhalla, new york find a grave. Gc1y5cr kensico dam unknown cache in new york, united. Kensico cemetery, located in valhalla, westchester county, new york was founded in 1889, when many new york city cemeteries were becoming full, and rural cemeteries were being created near the railroads that served the city. The dam holds back the waters of the kensico reservoir, the primary source of water for the city of new york.
The 1885 earth dam flodded several buildings, but it was the building of the present stone dam which spelled the end for. Part of outsports series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. Every year people from all walks of life come together to celebrate other walks of life, i love it. It was relocated and flooded to build the kensico reservoir, one of the central storage reservoirs for the new york city reservoir system neighboring towns and hamlets included north castle, mount pleasant, chappaqua, valhalla, armonk, and white plains history. Many of the families had to move to such surrounding towns as valhalla, armonk and white plains. West side of rt 22 mount kisco rd, north of valhalla, and just south of the causeway over kensico reservoir, north white plains valhalla, ny the captors first took major andre to wrights mills in kensico to deliver him to lt. Westchester county executive george latimer calls to reopen. The construction of a new masonry dam in 1915, replaced the. Kensico reservoir, located in valhalla, is the last stop in the nyc waterway before the water goes down to nyc. Dont miss this annual celebration of the arts, culture, and history, and community spirit right at kensico dam.
The earth and gravel dam formed a small lake from water supplied by the bronx river and the byram river, but it was still not enough for the everincreasing population of new york city. View of old kensico dam and portion of reservoir before construction opertions began. Great lineup planned for westchester countys annual cultural. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to kensico dam. The underwater town of kensico, ny in westchester county. Kensico is a former hamlet in central westchester county, new york. Jul 29, 2011 part of outsports series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history.
In 1885, the old kensico dam was built south of the village of kensico, ny as an additional source of water for new york city. They had covered six miles from tarrytown, and would have. When you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information related to you, your preferences or your device. While the weather was warm last week, i took the opportunity to have lunch at the park, and of course i took lots of pictures. To find out about all of our upcoming events, view our online calendar subscribe to the parks eclub email bulletin for uptothe minute program and event information, and valuable discounts. This cemetery is in the hamlet of valhalla in the township of mount pleasant, westchester county, new york. Northbound motorists passing over valhalla bridge have an impressive view of kensico dam and the upper reaches of the bronx river valley. Historical preservation westchester county historical. A memoir of survival the price is rightcontestant emily pilkington of tarrytown ny off the beaten track group show in peekskill ny transplanted hope solo show at the field gallery albanian heritage festival at kensico dam plaza in valhalla ny crotononhudson potters jim and lala howard edith g. Read wildlife sanctuary volunteer corps work day at rye playland. Kensico dam plaza is a 98 acre property located at the base of the kensico dam. Kensico was named after the siwanoy indian chief, cokenseco. Valhalla, ny march 7, 2020 two decades after it was closed following 911, westchester county executive george latimer yesterday.
For years, travel to new york city was difficult, until the arrival of the railroad in 1846 allowed easy transportation to lower manhattan. May 04, 2010 the dam holds back the waters of the kensico reservoir, the primary source of water for the city of new york. Visit kensico dam plaza on your trip to valhalla or united. Valhalla, ny march 7, 2020 two decades after it was closed following 911, westchester county executive george latimer yesterday called to reopen kensico dam road for public use. Valhalla is a hamlet and censusdesignated place cdp located within the town of mount pleasant, in westchester county, new york in the new york city metropolitan area. At the foot of the kensico dam in valhalla, county executive rob astorino announced plans to turn the site into a bryant park or rockefeller center for westchester county. It is 307 feet high and 1,843 feet long, and forms the kensico reservoir. The kensico dam was built under the old dam that formed lake kensico, using.
Use our valhalla planning website to arrange your visit to kensico dam plaza and other attractions in valhalla. Great lineup planned for westchester countys annual. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Westchester county heritage festivals at kensico dam 2014. Road opening could result in less traffic congestion for commuters, and faster response times for first responders. Reuben wrights mill site robbins mills west side of rt 22 mount kisco rd, north of valhalla, and just south of the causeway over kensico reservoir, north white plains valhalla, ny the captors first took major andre to wrights mills in kensico to deliver him to lt. But when they arrived, they found that the colonel had moved his hq to sands mill in armonk. For more information and directions to the parks, call 914 864park or go to parks. The 98acre grounds around the dam are a county park called the kensico dam plaza. Since many of the cemeteries in new york city had met their capacity, kensico cemetery was organized in 1889 to meet the need for a last resting place for the citys residents. This information is mostly used to make the site work as you. The address is listed as po box 7, 273 lakeview ave, valhalla, ny, 10595. Join us for burger blast on thursday, september 24 from 6pm10pm at kensico dam plaza.
House located at 105 s kensico ave, valhalla, ny 10595. Valhalla, ny march 7, 2020 two decades after it was closed following 911, westchester county executive george latimer yesterday called to reopen kensico dam road for public use latimer said. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. Reuben wrights mill site robbins mills historical sites. We recognize that this road goes across a dam that holds back thousands. It was relocated and flooded to build the kensico reservoir, one of the central storage reservoirs for the new york city reservoir system. Its a small size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 1. Created initially from 250 acres of rolling farmland, the cemetery road frontage is about one. Neighboring towns and hamlets included north castle, mount pleasant, chappaqua, valhalla, armonk, and white plains.
The views in this corridor are the most expansive in the bronx river parkway reservation. House aka the octagon house is located in irvington, ny and became a national historical landmark in 1976. The park provides a unique setting for a wide variety of activities in facilitiesrecreational amenities background bicycling hikingwalking inline skating nature study outdoor film festival picnicking playground refresh. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. Whether youre baitcasting, fly fishing or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. Albanian heritage festival at kensico dam plaza in. Search new york death records new york newspapers, full search 17301998, 873 titles new york obituary search 1986current new york funeral notices. Visit kensico dam plaza on your trip to valhalla or united states. Located in what is now known as valhalla, new york a few miles from buckout road in white plains ny there once was a town with a population of 200 known as kensico which is now beneath kensico lake.
Find 2 listings related to the kensico cemetery in valhalla on. Kensico dam plaza can be accessed via route 22, from the north or south. Kensico dam at valhalla white plains ny, new york pm 1941. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Kensico dam gc1y5cr was created by taxman417 on 932009.
The park provides a unique setting for a wide variety of activities in. Excavation and foundation work for the kensico dam. Kensico reservoir is stocked with 8,440 brown trout every spring. It was formed by the kensico dam impounding the bronx river, 1 but receives most of. The movie is projected in high definition onto a 3story. Trust is certainly their top concern and so they specialize in tradition funerals, simple cremation, grief support, urn selection, and military funeral services including offering veteran burial flags. Kensico dam plaza valhalla 2020 all you need to know.
In the book, hughes contrasts the evil of greedy, growing new york. This is a place worth traveling to and finding out about its history. Oct 11, 2016 at the foot of the kensico dam in valhalla, county executive rob astorino announced plans to turn the site into a bryant park or rockefeller center for westchester county. Kensico dam at valhalla white plains ny, new york pm. This years heritage series celebrates our countys rich cultural diversity with displays of poetry, visual arts, song, ethnic food and a wide variety of music.
Astorino releases plan for ice rink at foot of kensico dam. Infobox lake the kensico reservoir is a reservoir, located in the towns of armonk north castle, harrison and valhalla mount pleasant, new york, that was put into service in 1915. Pythia fiore checked in to kensico dam plaza with debbie lazarus and 8 others. In 1885, the kensico dam was built south of the village of kensico, ny as an. The kensico reservoir is a reservoir located in the towns of armonk north castle and valhalla mount pleasant, new york. See more ideas about the burbs, tappan zee bridge and white plains. The construction of a new masonry dam in 1915, replaced the old dam, and expanded the water supply by.