1956 Map of Mount Vernon

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Yonkers Raceway and the St Josephs Seminary dominate the western landscape of this mid-century Westchester County survey. The map reveals an intensely developed suburban corridor defined by major parkway systems including the Bronx River Parkway and the Hutchinson River Parkway. This era showcases the post-war expansion of residential neighborhoods like Crestwood Gardens and Heath Ridge, while preserving extensive recreational grounds such as Saxon Woods Park and numerous private clubs. Along the Long Island Sound, the coastline is a hive of maritime activity, featuring the Larchmont Yacht Club and the U S Mil Res Fort Slocum on David Island. The dense network of public schools, including PS 103 and Greenville Sch, alongside religious institutions like Iona College, provides a detailed look at the social infrastructure supporting the booming population of Mount Vernon and Yonkers during the 1950s.