About the Conservancy

Working Committees

Architectural Research

Although the scholars who contributed to the Centennial book, Building a Suburban Village, have done much of the work of documenting the village’s architectural heritage, the Conservancy plans to continue to research Bronxville’s public as well as private architectural treasures.  A working committee is keeping abreast of information provided by other organizations, such as the New York Landmarks Conservancy, to assist our community in recognizing and preserving our local architectural heritage.

Art Research and Inventory

Innovative developer William Van Duzer Lawrence envisioned an artist colony when he began building Lawrence Park in the late 1800s.  As a result, a group of well-known artists were attracted to Bronxville where neighbors were often patrons.  Bronxville’s art colony flourished during the American art colony era, with art created here for international fairs, major metropolitan exhibitions and the interiors of locally and nationally significant buildings. Some of the artists, such as Robert Reid and Bruce Crane, are considered among the most significant artists of the time.

The Bronxville Historical Conservancy has an active committee chaired by Jayne Warman dedicated to the work of early Bronxville artists. The goals are twofold:  First, to research and catalogue all of the paintings of noted Bronxville artists as well as works of Bronxville subjects by non-resident artists, and second, to be a repository of information for institutions and private individuals interested in learning about and/or obtaining Bronxville-related artwork. 

One of the most exciting roles of the Conservancy is to bring back to the village works of art by members of its 19th and early 20th century art community. The Conservancy has so far purchased several works by local artists that were created during the heyday of Bronxville's art colony, c. 1894-1937.  They are on permanent display at Village Hall so that Bronxville's artistic legacy can be appreciated by many.

The Bronxville Journal

Although Bronxville is small, it has a rich history.  For more than two centuries notable and colorful -- as well as ordinary -- public citizens have left interesting legacies.  The Bronxville Journal, edited by Marilynn Wood Hill, captures many of their stories, illuminating little-known aspects of Bronxville from the early 19th century to the present in its annual editions.  

Members receive a complimentary copy of each published Journal.

Click here to view descriptions and journal contents.

The Chronicle Newsletter

Published twice-yearly, in the fall and spring, The Chronicle keeps members up-to-date on all the many Conservancy activities and concerns, from announcements of the organization’s public lectures and events, to news of the on-going work of its many active committees. 

Designed and edited by Bob Scott, with photo contributions from Katie Primerano, Allaire Warner and Neely Bower, The Chronicle is a warm reminder of all the conviviality and camaraderie that goes along with being a member of the Bronxville Historical Conservancy!

Click here to read back issues of The Chronicles.

Projects Committee

In keeping with the Conservancy's mission of lending its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve Bronxville's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, a group of board members actively solicits ideas from our members and the community.  These ideas are reviewed by the projects committee, and are then submitted to the full board for consideration.

The Bronxville Historical Conservancy Classic Car Brigade

Since 2006, the Conservancy has revved up Bronxville's traditional Memorial Day Parade by gathering together nearly two dozen vintage cars for a roll down Pondfield Road. The magnificent motorcars are organized by Conservancy board member Jack Kennedy and former co-chair Donald Gray, whose idea it was to add this classic element to one of Bronxville's most cherished traditions.  

Projects and Committees

Architectural Research 

Art Acquisition 

Boat Trip 

Brendan Gill Lecture 

Finance 

House Tour 

Membership 

Projects 

Publicity 

Spring Event 

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