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Located just 15 miles from north Midtown Manhattan, Bronxville is a village in Westchester County, New York. As of 2018, the village population was around 6,000 people and is one of the most expensive suburbs of any of America’s top ten biggest cities by CNBC. Bloomberg also ranked Bronxville 8th place as “America’s 100 Richest Places” in 2017, 2018, and 2019, along with the 2nd richest town in all of New York.
History
The land on which Bronxville is situated belonged to British colonists in 1666 but had their first European settlers in the early 18th century. The Underhill and Morgan families became the first settlers. On the Bronx River, the Underhills constructed a sawmill and a gristmill, which was the area’s first factory. The area became known as Underhill’s Crossing after they built a wooden bridge.
By designing grand homes in a rustic atmosphere, millionaire real estate and pharmaceutical entrepreneur William Van Duzer Lawrence spurred Bronxville’s growth as an exclusive suburb of NYC. Lawrence’s influence grew exponentially following the second half of the 19th century after railroads began transporting workers throughout Westchester County into New York City.
Education
Bronxville is home to several well-known educational facilities including:
- Concordia College, a liberal arts college
- St. Joseph School, a Catholic parochial school
- Bronxville Public School, open since 1922
Parks
The village of Bronxville boasts over 70 acres of beautiful parks, athletic fields, forests, and picnic areas. The Reservation is one of Westchester’s oldest parks, opened in 1925, and features small ponds, thick woodland forests, wooden bridges, and tons of wildlife and nature sites.
Find more information on the surrounding areas of Bronxville in our upcoming article on the history of Yonkers, NY.
Our Local Office
If you more someone you love has suffered injuries in their workplace, contact our experienced Bronxville workers’ compensation lawyers at The Disability Guys for a free consultation. We can help you seek compensation for your injuries, lost income, and any other accident-related expenses.
