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Being a representation in text and photographs of places and events relating to Crestwood history as contained in the archives of the Crestwood Historical Society
CRESTWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Presents
A first-hand, eyewitness account of the
greatest naval battle in history!

THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF
October, 1944

With images and you-are-there descriptions
by long-time Crestwood resident

JIM O’LOUGHLIN
USN LTjg Ret.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

at the Crestwood Library on Thompson
Street. Refreshments at 10:00am Mr. O’Loughlin at 10:30am

Everyone is welcome. These programs are free to members. A $5 donation will be appreciated from non-members.

ALSO: Don't forget to check out The Crestwood Community Forum through the link below!

Click on word or phrase of interest for link:

Houses of Worship and relation to community development

Development of Hothorn Acres

St. Eleanora's Home

P.S. #15 - Then and Now

Influence of the Bronx River Parkway
The Crestwood Historical Society has been collecting and preserving the history of Crestwood for generations past, present and future. Put yourself in this picture and connect with Crestwood's people and their story. You'll find there's a lot to discover...
Eleanor Powell... Sherwood Farm... Bronx River Parkway... Francis Asbury... Crestwood Station... Art Carney... Stanford White... The Aquahung...G. Edward Pendray... St. Eleanora 's Home... Crestwood Library... Norman Rockwell ... Yonkers Park... Troublesome Brook... Crestwood is well-known for all of these things, but its best treasures are its people.
Mission Statement

The Crestwood Historical Society celebrates with our fellow citizens and visitors the evolving cultural heritage of the people of Yonkers' Crestwood region. Through dynamic, informative interpretations and personal stories of our history, we honor the community's memory of the past and prepare for the future together.

This site is a "work in progress" and as time and volunteer efforts permit, it will continue to change and grow - please bookmark this site and check back with us often for updates. Thanks!
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Historic People:
Francis Asbury - Robert Benchley - Evangeline Booth - Louis Budenz - Art Carney - Douglas Ford - Alexander Hamilton - Bobby Jones - Maj. Gen. Charles Lee - Lea Loveless Maurer -Lindsey Nelson - G. Edward Pendray - Eleanor Powell - Col. Rufus Putnam - Norman Rockwell - Abigail Sherwood - General Lord Stirling - Bill Terry - George Washington ... More

Historic Places:
Crestwood Station - Smith's Crossing - Annunciation Church - Asbury Church - Yonkers Park - St. Eleanora's Home - St. Vladimir's Seminary - Hothorn Acres - ... More

Historic Homes:
Sherwood House - Dusenberry Farm House - Diamond-Brennan - Fisher-Eforo - Hartmann House - Julia B. Ward House... More
One of the many "beautiful people" that called Crestwood "Home"
CRESTWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Links people past and present to looking discuss all things "Crestwood"
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