The Larchmont Historical Society’s annual House Tour has become an eagerly anticipated “Rite of Spring.” Please join the LHS for a lovely Saturday evening, May 19th, from 4-7pm, as we celebrate three fantastic Manor homes as well as unveil the newly restored Engine One, the 1922 American LaFrance fire engine that served Larchmont until...
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Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12:00 – 4:00 PM, Clarke Auction - 2372 Boston Post Road, Larchmont Last year, near the end of the very busy, fun and successful Larchmont Historical Society’s Antiques Appraisal Day, an excited hush fell over the group of professional appraisers gathered at Clarke Auction. A couple came in with what appeared...
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“A Day in the Life of Larchmont” OpeningReception Sunday, Feb. 12 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Hampshire Country Club 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck Last October, over 50 photographers of all ages took pictures for the Larchmont Historical Society’s photo project, “A Day in the Life of Larchmont.” The photographs, all taken within the 24...
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Larchmont Historical Society’s December Holiday House Tour provided a festive evening celebrating 100 years of holidays. Guests toured the century-old craftsman beauty, decorated for the season, while enjoying music, champagne and canapes. Board member Stacy Caffrey gave an historical overview of the home when presenting the plaque marking its inclusion into the Century Homes...
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On November 6, 45 members and guests of the Larchmont Historical society gathered at 20 Maple Avenue in Larchmont’s Manor neighborhood to attend the LHS talk entitled, “Aesthetic Archeology: Uncovering Your Home’s History.” Known as the Fordyce Cottage, this magnificent circa 1890 residence commands the corner of Maple and Beach Avenues and is now...
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“…Woke up, got out of bed, dragged a comb across my head…” “A Day in the Life”, The Beatles The Larchmont Historical Society invites you to be a part of: “A Day in the Life of Larchmont” Photo Project Website: http://dayinlife.larchmonthistory.org On October 20th, 2011, for a 24 hour period, from midnight to midnight,...
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It was an enchanting evening on Saturday, May 14th for the more than 75 people who attended the Larchmont Historical Society’s kick-off cocktail party for this year’s 30th Anniversary Spring House Tour, “Celebrating Larchmont Park: The First Village Neighborhood.” As the front door opened to 11 Serpentine Trail, the extraordinary home of Lisa and...
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(Larchmont NY, May 23, 2011) The Larchmont Historical Society’s Antiques Appraisal Day has helped to unearth two valuable paintings by Jasper F. Cropsey, a 19th Century landscape painter of the Hudson River School. At an auction at Larchmont’s Clarke Auction Gallery the “Winter Hunting Scene at Niagara Falls” fetched $552,000, and “An Autumn View...
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On Sunday March 27th, Kate Culkin, will be the headline speaker for March Women in History Month. Professor Culkin recently authored a book about Harriet Hosmer, 19th-century America's most notable sculptor who created The Mermaid's Cradle in Fountain Square.
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