Discover Tuckahoe’s Past - The Eagle Project by Bernard Malachi
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The Washington Hotel, 101 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY
The Washington Hotel, built in 1883 by quarry superintendent Samuel Fee, is one of Tuckahoe’s notable historic buildings. Constructed with locally quarried Tuckahoe marble, the hotel served as an important gathering place for quarry workers, local families, and members of the Journeymen’s Stonecutters Union.
Beyond providing lodging, it functioned as a community hub with meeting rooms and social spaces tied closely to the village’s marble-industry heritage. Today, the former hotel is used as a residential building with ground-floor retail, but it remains a prominent landmark reflecting Tuckahoe’s rich quarrying history.
Tuckahoe Train Station, Depot Square, Tuckahoe, NY
The Tuckahoe train station sits on the Harlem Line, where trains first arrived in the mid-1840s. The current station building was constructed in 1901 by the New York Central Railroad and designed by the architectural firm Reed & Stem, known for co-designing Grand Central Terminal. Over the years, the station transitioned from New York Central to Penn Central, then Conrail, and finally became part of Metro-North Railroad in 1983. The platforms were modernized in 1989, and a major restoration project began in 2022 using the original 1901 plans. Today, the station remains an important historic landmark and a key commuter stop for the Village of Tuckahoe.
The Old Stone Mill, Tuckahoe, NY
The Old Stone Mill in Tuckahoe, New York is an early 19th-century stone industrial building located along the Bronx River. Built around 1812–1814, it originally operated as a water-powered cotton mill, reflecting Tuckahoe’s role in early manufacturing. Over time, it was reused for other industries, including rubber production in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Constructed of heavy stone and set directly beside the river, the mill is one of the last surviving reminders of the village’s industrial past and later became known as a local landmark through its reuse as a restaurant, today.
Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Marble Place, Tuckahoe, NY
The Shiloh Baptist Church in Tuckahoe was founded in the early 20th century, with the congregation beginning around 1910 and formally organizing in 1913. The current building was constructed in 1930, with later expansions as the congregation grew. For more than a century, Shiloh Baptist Church has served as an important spiritual, cultural, and community center, providing worship services, religious education, and community outreach programs for residents of Tuckahoe and the surrounding Westchester County area. Over the decades, Shiloh has had several pastors, the longest-serving being Rev. Charles E. Houston (45 years). Today it’s led by Rev. Dr. Michael B. Gerald.
Marble Quarries of Tuckahoe, NY
The quarries of Tuckahoe, New York were once a major center for marble production, beginning in the early 1800s. Tuckahoe marble, known for its high quality and white appearance, was widely used in important buildings such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the U.S. Capitol, and the Washington Monument. Quarrying took place mainly along the Bronx River and helped drive the village’s growth, attracting many immigrant workers and earning Tuckahoe the nickname “the marble capital of the world.” By the early 20th century, the industry declined due to competition and changing building practices, and the quarries eventually closed, leaving a lasting impact on the village’s history and development.
Main Street School / Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY
The Main Street School / Village Hall at 65 Main Street in Tuckahoe, NY began as a local school serving village children and was later associated with Assumption School. In 1982, the building was repurposed and dedicated as Tuckahoe Village Hall, becoming the center of municipal government. Today it houses key village offices, including the Mayor’s Office, Police Department, Village Court, and administrative departments, and serves as a focal point for public meetings. The building reflects Tuckahoe’s transition from a growing residential community to an organized civic village and remains an important part of its local.
Depot Square, Tuckahoe NY
Depot Square is one of the most historically significant areas in Tuckahoe, closely tied to the village’s development in the 19th century. The square grew around the Tuckahoe Train Station, opened in 1849 on the New York & Harlem Railroad, which transformed the area into a transportation and commercial hub. Depot Square became the center of daily life, with hotels, stores, offices, and the original Village Hall located nearby to serve commuters, quarry workers, and residents.
As Tuckahoe expanded due to the nearby marble quarries and increased rail travel, Depot Square played a key role in commerce, governance, and social activity. Though the area has changed over time, it remains an important landmark that reflects Tuckahoe’s origins as a railroad village and its growth into a modern community.
