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• Voorhis Farm and Quarry

  Oral History Interview

  Oral history project. Friends of the Greenwich Library

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  Byram was home to a number of rock quarries. The stone was used for several well-known structures.

• Shell Island

  Two Views of a Magic Place : Oral History Interviews With Alberta Kristoff and Mary Leinbach

  Kristoff,Alberta

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  Shell Island is considered to be part of Byram. It was once owned by the Greenwich YMCA, and is now a partial wildlife preserve.

• James Lyon House, C.1750

  Greenwich Historical Society

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  Considered to be the oldest house in Greenwich, this house was moved from the west side of Putnam Ave to its present location. Efforts are underway to restore it.

• A Sound Mind in a Healthy Body: the Sokol Society of Byram

  Oral History Interview

  Oral History Project. Friends of the Greenwich Library

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  The society was started by Polish immigrants, who turned it into a center for social interaction and physical fitness. The organization still operates today.

• From Byram Boy to High School Principal

  Oral History Interview

  Oral History Project. Friends of the Greenwich Library

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  Andrew Bella grew up in Byram, and became the Principal at Greenwich High School. Read about his early recollections of the town.

• Byram, 1890-1915

  Oral History Interview With Frederick G. Schmidt, by Max Krois

  Schmidt, Frederick G.

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  This period of time was one of the most important in the development of Byram. Read about major events and prominent people.

• Byram and the Shoreline

  Oral History Interview

  Dougherty, Hugh D.

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  The narrator relates what the Byram shore area looked like, and who lived in the diverse community. It contains Byram Shore Park, one of Greenwich's many bucolic parks.

• Byram

  Gotch, John

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  John Gotch was a freelance photographer, who took pictures for the local newspapers. See a Librarian to view this special transcript.

• Byram Fire Department

  Krois,Max

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  At the center of Byram lies the Fire department. The firefighters are very close to the community, and have many recollections of important events.

• The 75 Years of the East Port Chester Fire Department, Organized April 27, 1891 ... 1891 Thru 1966

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  Once known as the East Port Chester Fire Department, the Byram Fire Department is an integral part of the local community. Read about its history - an important part of the area's history.