Local History
Westchester Garage opened its doors to serve Ardsley residents in 1927
Mike Nannariello was a young lad of seventeen when he and his brother Tony left Lind Brothers Garage to strike out on their own. A few years later, brother Joe joined the business. The circa 1929 picture reminds us of a time when gasoline pumps were placed at the curbside.
Daitch Shopwell
Cars are parked in front of the new shopping center in 1957. Daitch Shopwell was the major tenant until it moved to its present upper-level location. Signs in the window advertise ribs of beef for 49 cents a pound.
This station was operated by Paul D'Angelo in the 1940s
His niece, Mary D'Angelo, enjoyed the rare distinction of being the only girl in town to pump gas after school.
This 1947 aerial photo shows Ardsley before the Thruway
The traffic circle in the Square is clearly visible at the lower center. This large circle pattern at the upper right is the horse riding ring on Coggins Dairy Farm.
Elm Street and the southern portions of the village are shown in this view
The large building complex at the lower right is a lumber yard located where Odell's Coal, Feed and Lumber Co. once stood.
Ashford Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
With the opening of the Thruway, the Ardsley Station became an island between two superhighways. The only way for pedestrians to reach the station was via a long stairway with its entrance in the center of the new Ashford Avenue Bridge.
Saw Mill River Parkway - February 8, 1927
Photo by F. Rose
The Village Gallery - August 12, 1968
Photography by Barclay G. McKeough
Ardsley Chemist
The final days at the corner of Elm Street and Ashford Avenue are evidenced by the bridge girder seen behind the building. Many older residents will remember Dr. Newman's office on the second floor, and the popular pinball machines in The Central Lunch.
From 1930 through1958 Tommy Wilmoth had the Ardsley School District bus contract
Tommy and his bus drove the children to and from school, on field trips and provided transportation for the high school athletic teams.