Comments on: Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Old Maps and Station Names

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:13:39 +0000

I found the spelling of Chappaqua as “Chapequa” very interesting. I had seen Shapequa as the spelling of the original Native word for flowing water, but not ever have I seen Chapequa on a map.

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Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:14:44 +0000

[...] months ago I wrote about some of the names of the towns located along the Harlem Line, and how they have evolved over the years. Many of the names were [...]

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:58:37 +0000

I always wonder when the railroad is going to finally get rid of that apostrophe in Purdys for good. Interestingly, the town historian told me that when Metro-North was updating the stations they actually consulted her as to whether Goldens Bridge should still have the apostrophe. They came to the conclusion that it was no longer needed, hence the change in 2003. I totally expected to hear that Metro-North just randomly decided to do it for who knows why.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:02:05 +0000

I often wondered about the lack of an apostrophe in “Purdys” when I see that name flash across the display in White Plains. I didn’t realize how many other questionable non apostrophe-d names there were! I knew how the Bronx got its name, but didn’t know about any of the other families. Very informative!

By: Suldog

Suldog — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:39:55 +0000

Nothing of note to say, but just wanted to let you know I’m reading and finding most of this stuff fascinating. Thanks!