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| TOWN OF EASTCHESTER Eastchester was faming community at the outbreak of of the Revolutionary War through the mid-19th century when it started to develop into a suburban enclave. In 1818 the town's first marble quarry was opened. The quarries produced heavily for almost a century and the high quality of "Tuckahoe Marble" was in great demand. Eastchester is rife with neighborhoods of single family homes with well tended lawns and landscaping. A community of apartments, detached houses and town houses known as Lake has gown up around a lake the former town reservoir. Eastchester encompasses the Villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, each self-governed, but sharing some town services. What remains is known as the unincorporated area or the "town outside," Served by Metro North, with stations in Bronville, Tuckahoe and Crestwood - 32 minutes to Grand Central. Both the Bronx River and the Hutchinson River Parkways are nearby giving a 30 minute access to the airports. The Eastchester Mall and shops are Vernon Hills on Route 22 plus many stores along Central Avenue offer a variety of shopping. Eastchester has a wonderful school system where concern for excellence in education is a priority. Eastchester Union Free School District consists of an early childhood center, two elementary schools, a three-year middle school and a four-year high school. Most of the students are enrolled in a college preparatory program and of the graduating classes 98% go on to attend higher education. The town of Wastchester features safe and well maintained recreational facilities. The town's ten parks and fields are available for residents use. Lake Isle Country club is available to all residents on a membership fee basis. The club provides swimming, golfing and many different activities for adults and children click here to visit www.eastchester.org/ |
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