The
following is a compilation of reading materials relating to
Crestwood, local history and architectures that might be of
interest...
HISTORY
Pillars of
Yonkers (1951), Frank L. Walton - This book contains
history of entire Aquehung area including what is now Crestwood.
Good coverage of Asbury Church, Crestwood during Revolution,
etc. Considerable research on historic natural landmarks (ie
Trees, Rocks, etc.). Very informative.
Yonkers Through The
Years (1961) - Johnson, Lawson, Reilly, Spencer, Tibult,
Webster. Published by the Yonkers Board of Education with a generous
donation from the Peoples Savings Bank of Yonkers. Contains details
of Revolutionary War period. Washington, Generals Lee and Stirling
and the Colonial Heights (then Tuckahoe Hills) encampment. Also
mentions Washington's march to White Plains via Scarsdale
Road.
ARCHITECTURES
The Architecture of
Country Houses
A.J. Downing. America's first important
landscape architect was instrumental in establishing a well-styled,
efficient, yet low-priced house that offered many features which
previously only mansions could provide. This, his most important
book, offers 34 designs for model homes with elevations and floor
plans, and a discussion of the design and function of all aspects of
each. 5.5x8.5 Paper 484 pages over 300 illus Link to purchase | 
