Local History
The hamlet of Glenville is nestled between the Village of Elmsford and the Village of Tarrytown
The name is derived from the fact that the community is located in a once beautiful and sparsely developed glen. To this day, Glenville tenaciously clings to its separate identity, but the community has played and proud and important role in the history of Greenburgh.
This circa 1910 photograph shows the entire student body attending the small Glenville Grammar School
Photo courtesy of Chester Hall
Glenvill's enlisted men and women had an excellent record in both world wars.
An honor roll was erected in Glenville to pay tribute to these brave citizens who served in World War II.
Photo courtesy of Teddy Johnson
The Glenville fire truck is shown performing parade duty
This truck led the procession at the opening ceremonies for the Tappan Zee Bridge in the mid-1950s. In 1988, it silently wiles away the hours inside the firehouse.
Photo courtesy of Teddy Johnson
This firehouse was previously a two story structure, but the second floor was destroyed several years ago in a fire
The Tarrytown Fire Department responded in time to save the ground floor!
Photo courtesy of William Blanck
The Glenville Fire Company doesn't go to fires anymore, but it has a long history dating back to October 3, 1907 when it was first chartered.
Although a first-rate fire company for many years, eventually the availability of volunteer firefighters dwindled, and the fire company faded away from active duty. By the 1950's the much-loved but outdated apparatus responded only to grass and brush fires. The old fire engine was finally relegated to parade duty, but the firehouse continues to serve as a community center for local residents.
Photo courtesy of Teddy Johnson