County allocates $2.5 million for Ward House purchase and restoration; Tuckahoe trustees credited for local support
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Speakers during public comment and trustee reports celebrated Westchester County's $2.5 million allocation toward purchasing and restoring the 1790 Ward House; residents and trustees described the site as a local historic resource and said the village's support was instrumental in securing funds.
Speakers at the Jan. 6 Village of Tuckahoe meeting said Westchester County has allocated more than $2.5 million to purchase and restore the 1790 Ward House, a local historic property. Elaine Provenzano, history-committee volunteers and other residents described the Ward House as a landmark with Revolutionary War significance and urged continued cooperation among municipalities and county leaders.
Resident Elaine Crovenzano, representing local history groups and the Friends of the Ward House, described the Ward House as the "crown jewel" of the Route 22 Echo Corridor and said the county allocation exceeded a $1 million request the local group had made. Sal Provenzano and other residents credited village leadership and the unanimous support of the trustees for backing the plan and helping secure county support.
Trustees and residents said the Ward House purchase and restoration will contribute to a larger regional celebration of Revolutionary War sites in 2026 and called for coordinated work among Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville. Specific acquisition or restoration timelines and next steps will involve county agencies and local partners, speakers said.