Purchase, New York
Encyclopedia
Purchase, New York is a hamlet of the town of Harrison
, in Westchester County
. Its ZIP code
is 10577. Its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, for Harrison could have as much land as he could ride in one day. Purchase is home to State University of New York at Purchase
, Manhattanville College
and the Westchester County Airport
.
put forward plans to try to become a city in an attempt to stop Purchase from seceding from the Town of Harrison.
There are many historic sites located in Purchase. The grave of Revolutionary War General Thomas Thomas is located on the grounds of SUNY-Purchase. The grounds that SUNY-Purchase now occupies was once Strathglass Farms, a dairy farm. The Quaker Friends Meeting house was founded in the 18th century. The original building fell victim to fire years ago and the present one is an accurate reconstruction. Before the headquarters of Pepsi was built, the Blind Brook Polo Club was located on that site. Amelia Earhart
would fly her plane from the polo grounds. Many colonial era homes and unspoiled natural woodlands have decreased in the last 30 years due to residential development.
The Old Oaks Country Club is a splendid mansion house built in the 1880s by millionaire Trenor Luther Park. Trenor Luther was a Harvard Graduate and silk merchant. His father, Trenor William Park, owned the Panama Railway and was involved with the California Gold Mines.
As much of Westchester, Purchase is well known as an affluent area in Westchester.
It is one of the richest areas areas in the country. Because of the exclusive environment many celebrities attract to this prestigious area.
's headquarters, MasterCard International Global Headquarters
, are in Purchase. In addition PepsiCo
has its headquarters in Purchase. The headquarters of Atlas Air
and subsidiary Polar Air Cargo
are in Purchase.
It is home to the State University of New York at Purchase
and Manhattanville College
, a private liberal arts college
. Keio University
also operates a high school named Keio Academy of New York.
Purchase is known for the Purchase Community House (PCH), home of the Purchase Day Camp (PDC). It also runs after-school activities during the rest of the year. On the PCH property, there are 4 pools and numerous playing fields.
at the PepsiCo headquarters and the Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College
are two significant art collections found in the community.
Harrison, New York
Harrison is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States, located approximately northeast of Manhattan. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census.-Establishment:...
, in Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
. Its ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
is 10577. Its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, for Harrison could have as much land as he could ride in one day. Purchase is home to State University of New York at Purchase
State University of New York at Purchase
Purchase College, State University of New York, is a public four-year college located in Purchase, New York, United States. It is one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York system...
, Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, located in Purchase, New York. Founded in 1841 it was known initially as Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart...
and the Westchester County Airport
Westchester County Airport
Westchester County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located three nautical miles northeast of the central business district of White Plains, in the towns of Harrison, North Castle and Rye Brook.It serves the areas of...
.
History
In 1967 200 residents stated support for a plan to incorporate Purchase so corporations could not build in the community. In response, officials from the Town of HarrisonHarrison, New York
Harrison is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States, located approximately northeast of Manhattan. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census.-Establishment:...
put forward plans to try to become a city in an attempt to stop Purchase from seceding from the Town of Harrison.
There are many historic sites located in Purchase. The grave of Revolutionary War General Thomas Thomas is located on the grounds of SUNY-Purchase. The grounds that SUNY-Purchase now occupies was once Strathglass Farms, a dairy farm. The Quaker Friends Meeting house was founded in the 18th century. The original building fell victim to fire years ago and the present one is an accurate reconstruction. Before the headquarters of Pepsi was built, the Blind Brook Polo Club was located on that site. Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Mary Earhart was a noted American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean...
would fly her plane from the polo grounds. Many colonial era homes and unspoiled natural woodlands have decreased in the last 30 years due to residential development.
The Old Oaks Country Club is a splendid mansion house built in the 1880s by millionaire Trenor Luther Park. Trenor Luther was a Harvard Graduate and silk merchant. His father, Trenor William Park, owned the Panama Railway and was involved with the California Gold Mines.
As much of Westchester, Purchase is well known as an affluent area in Westchester.
It is one of the richest areas areas in the country. Because of the exclusive environment many celebrities attract to this prestigious area.
Economy and business
MasterCardMasterCard
Mastercard Incorporated or MasterCard Worldwide is an American multinational financial services corporation with its headquarters in the MasterCard International Global Headquarters, Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States...
's headquarters, MasterCard International Global Headquarters
MasterCard International Global Headquarters
The MasterCard International Global Headquarters is an office building located at 2000 Purchase Street in the town of Harrison, New York that was constructed in the early 1980s as part of a movement of large corporations to suburban estate settings and has been called the "architectural jewel of...
, are in Purchase. In addition PepsiCo
PepsiCo
PepsiCo Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Purchase, New York, United States, with interests in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. PepsiCo was formed in 1965 with the merger of the Pepsi-Cola Company...
has its headquarters in Purchase. The headquarters of Atlas Air
Atlas Air
Atlas Air, Inc. is an American cargo airline based in Purchase, Harrison, New York. It operates scheduled freight flights on a wet lease basis for some of the world's leading airlines, flying to 101 cities in 46 countries. Its crew bases include: Miami International Airport, New York's John F...
and subsidiary Polar Air Cargo
Polar Air Cargo
For the Russian aviation company see: Polar AirlinesPolar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. is an American cargo airline based in Purchase, Harrison, New York, USA. It operates scheduled all-cargo services to North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East...
are in Purchase.
Education
Purchase School is the local K-5 elementary school, which is part of the Harrison Central School District.It is home to the State University of New York at Purchase
State University of New York at Purchase
Purchase College, State University of New York, is a public four-year college located in Purchase, New York, United States. It is one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York system...
and Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, located in Purchase, New York. Founded in 1841 it was known initially as Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart...
, a private liberal arts college
Liberal arts college
A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...
. Keio University
Keio University
,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...
also operates a high school named Keio Academy of New York.
Purchase is known for the Purchase Community House (PCH), home of the Purchase Day Camp (PDC). It also runs after-school activities during the rest of the year. On the PCH property, there are 4 pools and numerous playing fields.
Media and culture
The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture GardensDonald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens
The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens is a collection of 45 pieces of outdoor sculpture at the PepsiCo world headquarters in Purchase, New York...
at the PepsiCo headquarters and the Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College
State University of New York at Purchase
Purchase College, State University of New York, is a public four-year college located in Purchase, New York, United States. It is one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York system...
are two significant art collections found in the community.
Notable residents
- Eddy CurryEddy CurryEddy Curry is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He was born in Harvey, Illinois...
- James Badge DaleJames Badge DaleJames Badge Dale is an American actor who starred in the AMC drama series Rubicon. He is most famous for his role of Chase Edmunds in the third season of 24 and Robert Leckie in the HBO miniseries The Pacific.-Early years:...
- Mariano RiveraMariano RiveraMariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer...
- Isiah ThomasIsiah ThomasIsiah Lord Thomas III , nicknamed "Zeke",is the men's basketball coach for the FIU Golden Panthers, and a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association from 1981 until 1994. He led the "Bad Boys" to the NBA...
- Stephon MarburyStephon MarburyStephon Xavier Marbury is an American professional basketball player.The , point guard was selected out of the Georgia Institute of Technology by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 4th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, but was traded shortly thereafter to the Minnesota Timberwolves.He was an NBA...
- Herman TarnowerHerman TarnowerHerman Tarnower was a cardiologist and the author of the bestselling diet book The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet...
, cardiologist, murdered by his jilted lover, Jean HarrisJean HarrisJean Harris was the headmistress of The Madeira School for girls in McLean, Virginia who made national news in 1980 as the defendant in a high-profile murder case of her lover Dr... - Scott ShannonScott ShannonMichael Scott Shannon is a radio disc jockey, current co-host of the "Scott and Todd in the Morning" show on WPLJ, host of The True Oldies Channel, and the official voice of The Sean Hannity Show.-Early Radio Career:...
, radio disc jockey - Scott BorasScott BorasScott Boras is an American sports agent, specializing in baseball. He is the founder, owner and president of the Boras Corporation, a sports agency based in Newport Beach, Calif. that represents roughly 175 professional baseball clients, including many of the game's highest-profile players...
- Sy Sternberg
- Trenor Luther Park and Julia Hunt Catlin Park
- David Henderson
External links
- http://www.purchasehouse.com/ Purchase Community House and Day Camp Official Website
- http://purchase.harrisoncsd.org/home
- http://www.harrisoncsd.org/