About Larchmont (Town of Mamaroneck)

The quality of life in our community is based on the beauty of its natural surroundings: the green lawns, flowering gardens, running brooks, playing fields, waterfalls, & winding streets plus the diversity of the people who have chosen Town of Mamaroneck Larchmont to call their home. Their were many who came before this that made our unique

The local history of the Town Of Mamaroneck and Larchmont starts with 3 necks of land being purchased by a wealthy Boston Merchant names Richbell from the Siwanoy Indians. The rocky hills with winding streams, waterfalls, and a large lake were largely used as farm and pasture landing the beginning. The falls of the Sheldrake River was the late 19th century site of the Mott’s Spool Cotton Mill. The Motts were local farmers.

On May 17, 1778 the Town of Mamaroneck was created by act of the New York Legislature

During the late 19th & early 20th centuries there were many transportation proposals that began the development of Town of Mamaroneck Larchmont. IN 1888 a four track line of the New York New Haven Rail road was completed There was a proposed Boston Railway 1920; a Pelham- Port Chester Parkway 1909 (never Built); the Hutchison River Parkway; & New Have Rail line

As these avenues of transportation opened up developers viewed the area as attractive suburban and country estate possibilities. Clifford B Harmon began plans for a 140 acre bungalow development. called Larchmont Gardens in 1911. The site was along the Sheldrake River and Harmon a planned artificial lake below the falls now known as Larchmont Gardens Lake or the “Duck Pond” The boundaries for these Larchmont Gardens Homes were Myrtle Blve, Palmer Lane, & Lakeside Dr. Overlooking the Falls Harmon built a clubhouse with wide verandas and tennis courts. He even considered a 9 hole golf course. All modern amenities were planned and included.

The Town of Mamaroneck Larchmont was the site C. W. Moody chose for his 146 acre residential colony in the wooded hills, Rouken Glenn. The charm lies in beautiful views, quiet roads, bridle paths & lakes. Moody preserved the wooded rocky slopes and places the 90 homes to emphasize the natural beauty of the rocks and foliage.. Homes in Larchmont’s Rouken Glenn also features water, gas, electric lights, telephone service along with macadam paved roadways

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