Archville, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Archville, New York
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Union Street, the northernmost of Archville's streets
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 Archville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Town | Mount Pleasant |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10510
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| Area code(s) | 914 |
| GNIS feature ID | 942540 |
Archville is a small community known as a hamlet. It is located in the town of Mount Pleasant within Westchester County, New York, in the United States. The hamlet has homes, businesses, and a fire station. These are mainly found on Union Street, Arch Hill, and Requa Street. All these streets are right next to U.S. Route 9. Across Route 9, you can find Rockwood Hall, which is part of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. The Archville Fire Department is run by volunteers. They protect Archville and the areas around it. This includes the land from the Hudson River to Pocantico Lake. They also cover areas from the edge of Briarcliff Manor to the edge of Sleepy Hollow.
History of Archville
The community of Archville was first called Arch Hill. It got this name in 1839. This was when an arched bridge was built over what is now U.S. Route 9. This bridge was part of the Old Croton Aqueduct. The aqueduct carried water over the highway.
The original bridge was taken down in 1924. It was thought to be dangerous for traffic. After that, the aqueduct's path was changed to go under the highway. In November 1998, a new bridge was built. This was long after the aqueduct stopped being used.
The new bridge helps people walking, biking, and riding horses. It crosses a busy part of the highway. This bridge connects the Rockefeller State Park Preserve with Rockwood Hall. It was designed to look like two other bridges. These were built by the Rockefeller family over Route 117.
In 1839, Saint Mary's Episcopal Church was started in Briarcliff. Many of its first members lived in Archville. At that time, Archville was a community of workers. These workers were building the Croton Aqueduct.
Archville Fire Department
The Archville Fire Department has several vehicles. They have three chief's cars and two fire engines. They also have a very old horse-drawn hand pumper from 1890. This pumper is kept as a special antique for the department.
The Archville Fire Company was started in 1907. At first, local residents built the first firehouse. It was a 20-foot tower and a shed. This was located at the corner of Route 9 and Union Street. Their first equipment was 30 metal buckets.
The Archville Fire Department officially began on November 11, 1909. This happened after they asked the Mount Pleasant town board. Hubert W. Mannerly was their first chief. Neighbors, including Frank A. Vanderlip, gave money for a new firehouse. This new firehouse was built on Requa Street. The department also raised money to buy a used pumper. This pumper was pulled by horses and operated by hand. It was bought from the Valhalla Fire Department and arrived in 1911.
In 1930, the Archville department joined with the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department (BMFD). This happened because Briarcliff Manor asked Archville to help protect their area called Scarborough. The combined group was called the Scarborough Fire Company. In 1966, a new firehouse was built for Archville. It is located at Union Street and Route 9. They also bought a new pumper. This replaced their old engine and another truck.
Around 1971, the Scarborough Fire Company (based in Archville) stopped responding to fire calls in Briarcliff. They also didn't want to take required training. In 1972, the Briarcliff Board of Trustees ended the Scarborough Fire Company’s membership. They also stopped Archville's responsibility for fire protection in Briarcliff. Instead, they formed a new group called the Scarborough Engine Company. This new company got a new truck and firehouse. The Archville Fire Department was then re-established in 1972. Members of the old Scarborough Fire Company could choose which department to join. Most Briarcliff Manor members joined the BMFD.
Fire Department Gallery
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The old firehouse on Requa Street
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The current firehouse
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Engine 236, a modern fire truck from 2010
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The department's antique pumper from the 1890s
