New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-24
IN BEAUTIFUL WESTMINSTER
COUNTRY HOMES IN AND AROUND MAMA
RONECX AND RYE
WHERE NATURE. AIDED BY MAN. HAS PROVIDED
IDEAL SITES FOR HOMEs-THE AMERICAN
YACHT CLUBS CONGRATULATIONS
OF THE PEACHES.

OF THE PEACHES.
Mams-oneck the picturesque village near the
Connecticut border in WeschesteT County. contain
ing within its limits beautiful scenery fine water
front on Long Island sound pa,atisl homes an
tque buildings and ideal country houses. derives
its name from the indians. The NaMlronech River
used TO now TO the Sound through steep and rocky
banks and where the town bridge now stands IL
fell ledge into the tldewaicr. AMI ms caused
the In dams TO name the place ManaIohecH' "hich
means "the place where the fresh water falls INTO
the salt" The trac; Of land which extends about
three miles along the Sound and back from the
shore about four miles, and which forms the town.
is naturally beautiful, and. on account Of It's IN
du.at!ons and natural drainage, its woods ana
streams and the fresh breeZcs which sweep over
it from the salt waters which wash It's shores was
early recognized as desirable place OF residcnce.
The village as an Indian settlement has record
a. far back as 1851 when john Richbol bought The
land on which the town stands from the Indians
The DE Lsncey family owned one OF the three
necks embraced in the Rchbell purchase Tor 50
many years that it was called by many DE Lah"y
Neck A small part of it is s,iil in the possession
of the family. but the greater part has passed
into the hands of wealthy men. who have built
country homes there ana changed the paths and
lanes to broad walks and perfect drives
Edward L. De Lancey in his history OF the place
saws that there contest over the ownership
of the land In the reign Of Charles H. and the value
of the land in those days is shown by document
which tes:ias.s in good old English that the three
necks OF land Of which Mamaroneck is one were
sold for 22 coates 100 fathom of wampum l. shirs'
10 pairs OF stockings 20 hands Of powder u barrs
Of lead. nre,ocls ffiftcene hoes fifeen hatchets
and three kettles One-half 10 be paid about a
month after date ana the other half next spring
following"
The document gave no suggestion as TO how the
three items last mentioned In the contract should
be equally divided The boundaries of the town. as
afod N
the south Long Island Sound the east the Ma
maroneck River the north. and the town OF
Scarsdale the west.
Modern buildings and improved roads have done
much for the place but 10 show that 1t was
point OF recognized natural beauty and attracted
attention long before million. of dollars were ex-
pended in developing the town. the residents tell
with pride that j. Fenimore Cooper had the East
Neck in mind when he wrote his "Satanstoe' AT
that time. it was known as Long Beach. but Mr.
Greacen who bought the point from the De Lam
ceys named 1t Orienta, and by that name 1t is
still known Since its first improvement at the
hands of Mr.. Greacen. the point has been steadily
beautifed Its roads and lanes have been perfected
mansions have been erected on the waters edge
and in the shade of its dense groves Broad smooth
lawns ornamental hedges and massive portals on
one side and the waters of the Sound on the other
make these homes picturesque from any point OF
view, and II is only natural that the residents OF
this part OF Westchester County should regard the
point as the towns chief attraction IL Is mere mat
Henry NJ. Flager built his fine villa Immediately
opposite the Iarchmont Yacht Clubs house Aside
from its being a roomy comfortable and luxurious
house the place has been improved by huge sea-
walls gardens Conservatives. lighthouses and piers.
and the owner has gained the thanks OF all those
who drive by allowing the public 10 use the well
kept roads within the Enclosure.
The palacelke home Of T. H. Weatherbee Is also
on Orienta Point. Each OF the many homes that
have been built the point some hidden behind
the foliage Of the giant trees and others sur
rounded by carpet-like lawns. has its particular
style, It's peculiar beauty. and these with the
fragrance OF the woods and the fresh breezcs from
the Sound, make driving on the point a luxury the
like OF which few places offer.
Among the noteworthy homes on Orienta are the
James T. Burnet place. now occupied by Mrs.
X NJ Mabley: the F. l.. Morrell place 7. J.
Meighan's, a. NJ McGregor's. John r. Hegemana.
the houses OF W. G. Read and W. G. Read. jr.,
the David Dudley Field house. Thomas Eldr.dge's.
b. b. McGregor's, Thomas F. Oakess. Joseph
Powelrs Thomas L. Rushmores and ]. c. La
Vergne's.
OAKHURST A RIVAL OF ORIENTA.
While Orienta is undoubtedly beautiful resi-
dence spot. made so by the lavish expendl-
ture Of money. 1t is not the only place Ma
rnaroneck which attracts attention. Oakhurst.
the east side of the harbor, is another residence
part which is worthy of than passing notice.
Ancient elrs and oaks line the road which leads