From Train Station to Home: The Story of the Quaker Ridge Station

[@wbvideos5899]

Over 2.5 years after making this video, my mind continues to be blown by this story. That’s why I put in the work to make this video. It took about a week of editing because I was still learning the software. Continue to watch and share. Thanks for the views and feedback. I salute you all 🫡

[@DouglasWillinger]

I moved into a house accross the street on Stratton Rd in 1970, which I lived in through that decade and at times afterwards through 1999. I met the artist couple's two sons playing in the road salt pile there behind the adjacent fire station in 1972. Thet invited me inside that station mid 1972, and I was there a few times that year.

[@janedresden4094]

growing up i lived just off pinebrook blvd and in the 70s the station was purchased by another artist and his wife and family who lived there. i went to school with their son and was friends with him. i was at their home many times. it was just beautiful. fond memories

[@wbvideos5899]

That’s awesome. I would love to see it from inside and walk the platform.

[@soulmate07748]

Excellent video! Great research and very informative. Thank you

[@docmccoy95]

That was great. I lived in The Bronx and Mt. Vernon for over 30 years and I'm familiar with several of the stations but not the one in this video. I took the Morris Park and 180th Street one for many years. Thanks for your reporting.

[@Fryboy-xy1is]

As teenagers,my parents met in this train station while it was abandoned in the 1940s

[@Fryboy-xy1is]

My father lived a stones throw from the Quaker Ridge station and in kindergarten rode the train to school in Wykagyl

[@TheFreelanceTeacher]

Mt. Vernon HS is in the house.

[@wbvideos5899]

Didn’t graduate but I was class of 2003.

[@DouglasWillinger]

This station at 556 Stratton Rd was officially landmarked March 8, 2022, look for the city of New Rochelle official landmarking documents.

[@tamaramcberry1]

Fascinating. I used to live in New Rochelle and had no idea about the history of the station.

[@paulfazi]

My mind was blown when I found out today there used to be a train line though this area, then blown again when I discovered this old station Is two minutes from my house. Great video and context, thank you!

[@sgtpepper7041]

Great video. Good job.

[@KennyK-of-NY]

What a fascinating story and a superb video presentation. The story of this RR is a peculiar one, too. For instance, why such an elaborate station for only a handful of potential riders? Why indeed such an elaborate RR, that basically was shadowed by its parent, the New Haven? I always look out the window of the N.H. train when it goes through Mt. Vernon, as it passes by the remains of where the Westchester crossed over. The abutments are still impressive to see. But a sad story too, of how neighbors treated this incredible artist. Thank you for this film!

[@wbvideos5899]

The railroad business was very competitive back then. Being in direct competition with the New Haven, along with the lack of connection into Manhattan is surely what led to it’s demise. The branch into White plains would have been so useful if it survived, but then we wouldn’t have this amazing story.

[@paulbaessler3511]

Amazing...I live close to this station, discovered it a few weeks ago (the NYW&B too) and suddenly I find this video that answers most of my questions about it....very well done, impressive that you got the whole story on the artist who bought it

[@rayandolina11]

Lived and worked nearby. Thanks for posting!

[@nyfunny07]

Great job on this.

[@jermainepeters5702]

wow I always wondered about the old hunts point station by the Bruckner and Whitlock station

[@daviddwny]

Great video. I grew up nearby and both know the property and have seen it many times. Hoping it lasts forever.

[@msmxguy]

Very cool I didn’t catch the location I had as a kid played under North Ave in Wygagyl at what was once a train station Always wondered if it was connected to the strip in ward acres that looks like former railroad bed

[@wbvideos5899]

@@susanmaness2616correct. And it’s easy to see from the road while the trees are bare.

[@Illicit_Affairs1322]

What an awesome story 👏 😀 well done..I have no idea where this property is but I do know the girl scout house in Larchmont..

[@wbvideos5899]

Right next to a small fire station.

[@arielladavidson2218]

That was very interesting. Thanks for sharing this!

[@automaticslim5576]

Very nice video. Well done and great info.

[@andirosenthal2410]

Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@FalconsEye58094]

super interesting! Its hard to find much information on it, as much as I wanna see it for myself I still need to respect people's privacy

[@glori30175]

A great Train Station Home!W&B was a very Wellbuilt Train its a shame it was Discontinued as it would of went to Boston one day?

[@flowplan925]

Thank you. Flow 444 XFE

[@pbatommy]

Awesome video. Did the current owners know the station's history?

[@wbvideos5899]

Not sure who the current owners are, but I'm sure they did some research when they bought it. Thanks for watching!

[@rollingwithtay]

🔥🔥🔥 thanks for sharing