The Glenwood Lake area, New Rochelle 10801 has always been very desirable and generally covers Lincoln Avenue to Webster, and over to Mayflower Avenue.
Glenwood Lake itself covers 6 acres, and is a great place where you can go and while away an afternoon in a tranquil setting. It was originally named after a Captain Bergholz who owned a marvelous estate along with his wife, Mary (the entry pillars still remain at Holly Drive). The lake’s name was changed to Glenwood Lake when it was bequeathed to the city, and while the city owns the lake, the Glenwood Lake Association takes care of it.
They publish a newsletter entitled “The Back Fence.” It is an authoritative newsletter, full of good tips, news on how the association has a ‘clean-up day’ around the lake – all to make it that always desirable community, rich in spirit and energy.
John Muir, a once prominent builder in the area, resided not far from the current location of the New Rochelle High School. He lived in Wykagyl Park , had a 4 car garage while the now Muir Place was originally a dirt road, and called Taylor’s Lane. The city of New Rochelle paved the roads in the area, and Taylor’s Lane was renamed Muir Place.
Muir Place is located just two blocks from the famous Daniel Webster Elementary Magnet School.
(27th year – since 1982) teaching grade level Humanities classes with Studio Arts Programs, World languages – all in addition to the daily core curriculum of math, language arts, social studies, science, art, vocal and instrumental music, library and physical education. The Magnet programs are designed to attract students from all of the neighborhoods in New Rochelle to encourage diversity.
We have all noticed French Ridge – well that street was named after the H.Q. French Realty Company, which owned a great of property back in the days! Homes come in all ranges and prices.. You will find Colonials, split level homes, Mediterraneans, Tudors- Glenwood Lake has them all, and in all price ranges too – anything from the $400,000 range to the high $9’s (in a different market).
Visit New Rochelle, visit our schools, view our homes. You will love it!
New Rochelle is great!
