Hudson River Valley | ||
Briarcliff ManorWestchester County |
Zip: 10510 |
History of Briarcliff Manor
In 1890, an English businessman named Law bought 232 acres of farmland in Whitson’s Corners, calling it “Briarcliff Farms”. He turned the farm’s poor herd of Jersey cows into a profitable venture, distributing milk products. He also cultivated American Beauty Roses "Briarcliff Roses" which were shipped daily to New York City. His holdings soon increased to 5,000 acres and he had about 300 employees. A community began to evolve there. Law’s estate was said to be a city within itself, including houses for his employees, roads, a Church, the Briarcliff Lodge, a vacation resort and the Briarcliff Manor Light and Power Company. Law’s friend, industrialist Andrew Carnegie, called him “Laird of Briarcliff Manor”.
About Briarcliff Manor
Visit antique shops in Briarcliff Manor. Ossining, a short distance from Briarcliff Manor, has some wonderful antique dealers. Select from a wide range of outdoor activities in Westchester County. Go fishing at Westchester parks, biking in Briarcliff Manor, or take the kids on a picnic in Briarcliff. If you enjoy birding, don't miss birding at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, designated an "Important Bird Area" by the National Audubon Society. Bring your friends, family, and children to this beautiful preserve. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy the natural beauty of Rockefeller Park. If you live in Manhattan or are visiting New York City, go to Grand Central Station and take the MTA Metro-North Railroad to Scarborough Train Station at 156 Scarborough Station Road (between Kemeys Road & River Road) in Scarborough, NY, 10510. Scarborough Station is only 29.5 miles from Grand Central Terminal and only one mile from Briarcliff Manor. |