Discover the History of Pelham Manor, NY

The personal injury lawyers in Pelham Manor, NY, at Banville Law, would like to offer this deeper look into the community's past.

Pelham Manor

This wealthy village is situated in the southern region of Westchester County in the state of New York. It helps to form the town of Pelham along with Pelham Manor. Neighboring communities include New Rochelle, South Side, The Valley, and Eastchester.

History

Thomas Pell purchased the greater area in 1654 from the Siwanoy Indians. He named his estate after his former tutor, Pelham Burton.

The area became part of Westchester County in 1788. In 1891, the village was officially incorporated.

The village shares many of its services with its neighbors, such as its public schools and recreational activities. There is an ongoing movement to continue this consolidation in order to reduce taxes. However, many residents are opposed to this consolidation.

Historic Landmarks

The neighborhood is home to many historical landmarks. Some of these include:

Bolton Priory - This historic home was built for Reverend Robert Bolton in 1838. It overlooks Pelham Bay and initially stood on a large wooded track to land. However, it now just contains 3.7 acres. With a stone construction, the house was designed with Romantic influence, as if built over a period of time. 

Edgewood House - Originally a schoolhouse, this building was constructed in 1893 in a Colonial Revival architectural style. Although it has been converted to apartments, the original design included:

• reception areas
• classrooms
• a gymnasium
• dormitories
• staff quarters

Pelhamdale - Also referred to as The Old Stone House of Philip Pell II, this historic home was built in 1750 and underwent an expansion in 1823. It served as the home for Philip Pell II, who was one of Thomas Pell's grandsons. 

Parks and Recreation

The town is just north of the state's largest park, Pelham Bay Park. However, within its borders are several for the residents to enjoy. Some of these include:

• Shore Park - located off of Shore Road
• Prospect Hill Two - located off of Washington Avenue
• Trestle Field - located on Pelhamdale Avenue
• Glover Field - located on East Sandford Boulevard

Demographics

The village had 5,466 residents that helped make up 1,862 households and 1,504 families in 2000. In 2010, the community saw an increase of 0.4% to bring the population up to 5,486. Within the community was the following racial demographics:

• 92.15% White
• 2.12% African American
• 0.07% Native American
• 2.80% Asian
• 0.00% Pacific Islander
• 1.06% from other races
• 1.79% from two or more races
• 4.63% Hispanic or Latino

The average household income was $253,261, and for a family, the income was  $154,865. Men brought in an estimated $93,054 income per year versus $52,424 for women. 

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