1922
Year in Review: Larchmont dedicated Village Hall,
decided to establish the Larchmont Library, opened
Murray Avenue School, and the police raided the local
chicken farm. L.F. Van Zelm published 10 cartoons
that featured the local residents and businesses.
1942 Year in Review:
Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December
7, 1941, the United States declared war on Germany
and Japan and their allies. In Larchmont, young men
volunteered and were drafted into service. Local defenses
were put into place as Larchmont was designated a
"priority target" in the region, including
air-raid drills and school evacuation plans. Other
local efforts in support of the war included scrapping
of metals needed for armaments, and the entertainment
of soldiers stationed in the area.Yet Larchmont also
faced its regular challenges, such as responding to
neighborhood flooding, selecting a new principal for
Chatsworth School, planning a library expansion, and
dealing with the bankruptcy of a local bank.
1954 Year in Review: The
local scene was influenced by many external events
and issues. The community struggled
with the plans for construction of the New England
Thruway. The shoreline was buffeted by natural
events such as Hurricane Carol, and by extraordinary
events such as the crash of a jet fighter near
Manor Park. The School Board announced a major
expansion of the High School.
Larchmont Gazette's Year in Review Project
Detail from "The Fire Department Runs Out Of Gas
On Its Way To The Fire" by L. F. Van Zelm.