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13,000 Invitations in Mail to Commence Eastchester's 350th Anniversary Celebration



Nov. 20, 2013: To ensure that every resident in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Bronxville receives an invitation, the steering committee of Eastchester 350th Anniversary, Inc. has mailed over 13,000 of them!

This invitation comes in the form of a colorful brochure describing the yearlong 2014 celebration of the town's founding and the public programs designed to commemorate it.

Produced by the professional marketing team of Don Blauweiss and Diane Dudzinski, who volunteered their services for this effort, the rich burgundy mailing features the Royal Patent of 1666 on its cover and details the community programs inside. "As owners of the historical Coutant House and supporters of the Eastchester Historical Society, we wanted to share our enthusiasm for our rich local history and give back to our town," said Blauweiss, principal of Don Blauweiss Advertising & Design.

Bob Riggs, co-chair of the steering committee of Eastchester 350 Anniversary, Inc., the organization overseeing the anniversary celebrations, emphasized that the committee wanted to reach everyone in town, not just those with access to digital media, although that base is covered as well. "We have launched our website at www.eastchester350.org, issued a number of press releases, and now we are reaching out even further to the entire population," added Riggs.

The steering committee welcomes volunteer participants in all of its programming and encourages those interested to contact the group at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Similarly, the brochure presents opportunities for all residents to offer financial support, whether large corporate or small individual donations. Checks should be payable to Eastchester 350th Anniversary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and mailed to 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY 10709.

Pictured here:  Cover of brochure sent to residents of Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Bronxville by Eastchester 350th Anniversary, Inc. describing the celebrations of Eastchester's 350th anniversary planned for 2014.

Photo courtesy Linda Doherty, Co-Chair, Steering Committee, Eastchester 350th Anniversary, Inc.

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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

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