By the time the railroad arrived in 1844, the small rural community of Underhill\'s Crossing--soon to be renamed Bronxville--was already attracting prominent New York City families.
This community along the New York and Harlem Railroad, 15 miles from New York City,.
Half a century later, believing that the future of their charming hamlet would be best served by organizing as a village, a handful of local taxpayers voted to incorporate.
Some came seeking permanent homes; others a summer retreat.
By the time the railroad arrived in 1844, the small rural community of Underhill\'s Crossing--soon to be renamed Bronxville--was already attracting prominent New York City families