Red Cross Work of Pelham Residents During the Spanish American War in the 19th Century

... 22, Red Cross, became active in the region in support of the war effort. Though led principally by Pelham and New Rochelle women, the organization encompassed women, "Juniors" (younger woment), and some men from Pelham Manor, New Rochelle, ...

Woman Rescued From Roof Following Fierce Westchester House Fire

Three people had to be rescued from an Elm Street property in New Rochelle on Thursday night after a fire tore through the multi-family home. Shortly before 7 p.m. fire crews received emergency calls about a fire that broke out at 198 Elm St., sending flames billowing through windows on the top floor, officials said.

As Occupants Prepare to Jump from Roof, Three Alarm Fire Rips Through …

On a cold, windy evening in the south end of New Rochelle firefighters battled to knock down a tenacious structure fire while trying to prevent it from jumping to a neighboring house. They partly succeeded, knocking down the fire at the first house but not before the second house suffered some damage including broken wood throughout the second floor, and some fire damage on the side of the house.

More on the 1873 Construction and Opening of the New Haven Branch Line Through Pelham

The origins of the Village of Pelham Manor can be traced back to March 2, 1866, when a newspaper notice announced an intent to incorporate the Harlem River and Portchester Railroad. The railroad was intended to run parallel to Long Island Sound to open up to development a vast section including the Pelham shoreline from Pelham Bridge to New Rochelle.

Traveling from New York City to Travers Island for New York Athletic…

... carriages, and single horses flooded the roadways moving club members, their guests, and spectators from New Rochelle, Pelhamville, the train stations, City Island, and other locations onto Travers Island. People walked the various roadways that led ...