19th Century Scarsdale Farming Industry
- Date Range
- May 1, 1790 – March 2, 1840
- Title
- 19th Century Scarsdale Farming Industry
- What occurred
- Prior Scarsdale's role as a suburban neighborhood, it was a rural area in which the majority of the inhabitants worked on farms. However, the farming industry was not too successful, compared to neighboring towns, because Scarsdale was not in close proximity to a navigable water way. Therefore, trading and selling crops to New York City dwellers was a bit challenging for these farmers because the transportation system during this time period was subpar. Many of the Scarsdale farmers would grow and cultivate for themselves, their family and community members.
- Location
- 17 Ramsey Rd. Scarsdale, NY
- Image Citation
- https://www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org/postcard-tour/7mr529r9mun0x4ozl32a34h8bt0x0q
- Student name(s)
- Jeremy Schmelkin