With A Quack Quack here and a Quack Quack there?
DUCKTALES came to Larchmont!

In New York City, they had a cow! Baltimore got all crabby last summer, and up in Mystic, CT, they had a whale of a time!

Things have been looking just ducky for Larchmont!

“Ducktales of Larchmont” has been a community-wide public art extravaganza that follows a long line of similar, successful fundraisers around the country. Proceeds from the event will be used to start a capital campaign for a Museum for the Larchmont Historical Society.

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Starting last July, 23 fiberglass ducks waddled onto downtown sidewalks and into key locations throughout town. They will remain on display until November 18th when they will be auctioned off at the Larchmont Historical Society’s 25th Anniversary Gala. The ducks are sponsored by local businesses, organizations or individuals, and magnificently decorated by area artists.

At the Gala on Saturday November 18th, 2006, the Ducks were auctioned for the following prices:

• Summer Duck $ 1,800
• 'Diamond Jim Duck $ 1,200
• Mighty Mouse Duck $ 900
• Mallard Of Oz Duck $ 1,900
• Hizzoner Duck $ 1,000
• Swan Lake Duck $ 1,000
• All Ducked Out $ 1,000
• Tree Leaf Duck $ 1,900
• Dugout Duck $ 1,300
• Gazebo Duck $ 3,200
• Please Don't Eat The Daisies Duck $ 1,400
• Starducks $ 900
• Commodore Colt Duck $ 1,000
• Murray Avenue Duck $ 1,200
• Mosaics Of Larchmont Duck $ 2,400
• Quacker Striker Duck $ 1,100
• Classic L.F.D. Duck $ 3,000
• Symphony Duck $ 1,500
• Victorian Duckoupage $ 1,300
• Summer Resident Duck $ 2,000
• Why A Duck? $ 1,000
• Red Bridge/Fisher Boys Duck $ 7,200
• Lucky Ducky $ 4,000

“It’s a real win-win for the entire town,” said LHS president, Barbara Rewey Newman. “The duck event has increased pedestrian traffic for Larchmont business owners, showcased local artist talent, promoted art, culture and history and continues to generate community spirit for a good cause.”

“2006 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Historical Society and we really wanted the event to promote the history of Larchmont and the surrounding area,” said Ducktales co-chair and LHS Board Member, Colette Rodbell. Artists drew on historical information and other cultural influences to create ducks that help tell the “Tales of Larchmont.”

Larchmont’s fascinating history began in 1661 when John Richbell purchased land on the Long Island Sound from Siwanoy Indians. The property, now known as Larchmont Manor, went through years of change after Peter Munro (nephew of John Jay) built the “Manor House” at 18 Elm and created his estate. In the 1890’s, great resort hotels were built, turning Larchmont into a popular summer playground for New York and Hollywood’s elite. The list of residents and visitors during this era boasts an impressive pool of talent including business tycoons, artists, musicians, singers, actors, producers, broadcasters and sports celebrities. The Larchmont Yacht Club brought America’s Cup fame and world-class yachtsmen to the area. The beauty of Larchmont continues to inspire creativity and draw its share of “luminaries” as residents.

“Ducktales not only brings a bit of history to life on the streets of Larchmont, but also illustrates how wonderful it would be to have an Historical Society museum for exhibits, tours and special events,” said Newman.

The Larchmont Historical Society, founded in 1980, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and disseminating historical information about Larchmont, NY.