Local History
The Union Baptist Church, 1929
In 1929, the first Union Baptist Church on Elm Street stands empty shortly after the congregation moved into the newly built brick church on Manhattan Avenue.
Photo courtesy of Westchester County Archives
The Union Baptist Church as it stands today
Photo courtesy of William Blanck
Residential section in the heart of Fairview was known as Manhattan Park.
In this 1929 scene, a semi-rural setting is still evident. This photo is looking east along Evergreen Street.
Photo courtesy of Westchester County Archives
Fairview, Manhattan Park
March 1929 scene is looking east from Warren and Evergreen Streets in Manhattan Park.
Photo courtesy of Westchester County Archives.
Manhattan Park and other sections of Fairview were often plagued by poor drainage and flooding.
This photo gives us an idea of the muddy conditions following a rainstorm.
Manhattan Park and other sections of Fairview were often plagued by poor drainage and flooding.
One of the troublesome streams is shown in this picture.
Commission members Mrs. K.W. Greenawalt on bulldozer (L to R) Urban Renewal Director R. Sentman, Supervisor E. Vetrano and Councilman A. Suchin
In 1952, a serious fire in the Fairview-Manhattan Park area called attention to the need for decent housing at a reasonable cost. In April 1953, the Greenburgh Housing Authority was created. In 1957, the Town Board proposed an Urban Renewal Program on 135 acres within Fairview. A five-member Commission was appointed to formulate plans, and after several more years, actual construction was begun.
