Patricia Baiardi-Kantorski presented a slideshow on the history of Byram to a sold out house at Byram Shubert Library on Saturday morning. Her narrative covered the original farm homesteads, moved through the mills, foundries and factories of the industrial era, including the importance of the Byram River, and the development of neighborhoods. Developers’ deeds included caveats to prevent shantytowns and unsavory operations. A trolly once passed through Byram from Port Chester connecting via Greenwich Ave to the Post Rd and to Stamford. The presentation included the original New Lebanon School on what is now the William Street parking. It faced Mead Avenue. Continue Reading →
