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Eastchester
was a farming community at the outbreak of the Revolutionary
War through the mid 19th century when it started to
develop into a suburban enclave. In 1818 the town's first
marble quarry was opened. the quarries produced heavily
for almost a century and the high quality of "Tuckahoe
Marble" was in great demand. Eastchester is rife with
neighborhoods of single family homes with well tended
lawns and landscaping. A community of apartments, detached
houses and town houses know as Lake Isle has grown up
around a lake, the former town reservoir. Eastchester
encompasses the Village of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, each
self-governed, but sharing some town services. What remains is
know as the unincorporated area or the "town
outside". Served by Metro North, with stations in
Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Crestwood - 32 minute commute
to Grand Central. Both the Bronx River and the
Hutchinson River Parkways are nearby giving a 30 minute access
to the airports. the Eastchester Mall and shops at
Vernon Hills on Route 22 plus many stores along Central Avenue
offer a variety of shopping. One of Eastchester draws is its
wonderful school system with a concern for excellence in
education. Eastchester Union Free School District consists
of an early childhood center, two elementary schools, a three
year middle school and a four year high school. the majority
of the students are enrolled in a college preparatory program
and of the graduating class 98% pursue further education. are
also in Dobbs Ferry. Recreational Facilities the town of
Eastchester offer attractive, safe and well-maintained
recreational facilities. the town's ten parks and fields are
available for residents' use. Lake Isle Country Club is a
beautiful town-owned facility available to all residents on a
membership fee basis, providing swimming, golfing and a
variety of recreational activities for adults and children.
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