Old Orchard Street & the Petrifying Past of North White Plains: Nightmarish Neighborhood #2

Old Orchard Street & the Petrifying Past of North White Plains: Nightmarish Neighborhood #2

Proceed with caution. This collection of true stories about people, places, and events that unfolded on and around Old Orchard Street in Westchester County, New York's North White Plains, holds secrets that may unsettle and shock. While rich in local offbeat history, this nonfiction book also unveils various tragedies, disturbing deaths, horrific crimes, forgotten incidents of the Revolutionary War, and terrifying tales. Our eerie expedition will unfold geographically and cover multiple locations along and beyond the 2.5-mile stretch of Old Orchard Street, some of which runs nearly parallel to the infamous Buckout Road, with nothing but dense woods separating them. Embark on a journey through twenty easy-to-read chapters that uncover and explore the forgotten and often horrifying history of Old Orchard Street and the surrounding neighborhood. This journey takes you on a spooky and captivating geographic adventure that covers about four miles in North White Plains, NY. Various stops include the site of a gangster shootout at an old local speakeasy, the old stone quarry, Westminster Ridge, Rocky Ledge, Mount Misery, and the headquarters of General George Washington. Along the way, you'll encounter a cast of unique and fascinating local historical figures, including a mysterious hermit, a professional wrestling pioneer, a bootlegging boss, a notorious outlaw, and a legendary hairy, scary, gorilla-like monster that lived near Cranberry Lake. If you're easily frightened, you may want to stop now. Otherwise, be prepared to discover North White Plains, New York's horrific and petrifying past.