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Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.

Yonkers Photographer Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. Captured Essence of the Gilded Age

Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. documented a period of immense change in New York; demonstrating the potential for photography as art.

A Journey of Harmony: The Legacy of Musician W.C. Handy

W.C. Handy charted a path for his musical career that led to his place in history as the “Father of the Blues”

Cultivating Paradise: The Rise of Untermyer Park and Gardens

Untermyer Park and Gardens, perched above the Hudson River in Yonkers, epitomizes Persian horticulture brilliance.

Hollywood Inn Club: A Beacon for Yonkers Workingmen

The Hollywood Inn Club emerged in 19th century Yonkers as a modest space expanding to a grand clubhouse offering diverse amenities.

Polymer Pioneer: Bakelite Synthetic Plastic Invented in Yonkers

Bakelite was Invented in Yonkers in 1907, the chemical marvel gave birth to the plastics industry and revolutionized a range of products.

Henrietta Wells Livermore: A Trailblazer’s Legacy

Henrietta Wells Livermore was a key figure in the local, state, and national movement seeking to establish women’s right to vote.
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