Population Growth in Scarsdale, NY, after World War II
- Date Range
- January 1, 1946 – January 1, 1950
- Title
- Population Growth in Scarsdale, NY, after World War II
- What occurred
- After the second World War concluded, men finally returned to their wives on the American home front and wanted to start a family. Large cities were crowded with people and there was really a push to move to the suburbs, where the quality of life may be better. As a result, many families from all over, but primarily from New York City, settled Scarsdale, because they were attracted to its close proximity to NYC and its space. Because of the sudden population growth, the town constructed many house and public infrastructure building in order to account for all of the people and future generations. All of the new building created an affluent neighborhood, where upper class individuals could enjoy the luxuries of suburban life, including an esteemed school district and many places to worship.
- Location
- 125 Weaver St, Scarsdale, NY
- Image Citation
- http://www.historic-structures.com/ny/scarsdale/railroad_station.php
- Student name(s)
- Jeremy Schmelkin