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With its candy cane-pattern siding, the Red Rooster in Southeast is a distinct destination in Putnam. Located, off of Route 22, the drive-in has garnered its own reputation. Andreas Lintzeris previously told Daily Voice that he has gotten celebrities, including David Letterman and Chevy Chase. He also recalled getting customers from Westchester and some from Manhattan who have have further north.
One Northern Westchester landmark is not only a piece of history but it is actively used today. The Elephant Hotel, which is visible at the intersection of Routes 100 and 202 in downtown Somers, was built by Hachaliah Bailey and become associated with the development of the American circus, the town notes on its website. Today, it is the seat of the town's government, where local boards hold their meetings.
Some landmarks are not simply a structure or a statue but a whole neighborhood. Earlier this month, it was announced that a large portion of the hamlet of Waccabuc, which is located in the town of Lewisboro, has been named a state landmark, with more than 500 acres included.
"Notwithstanding the changes that the architecture and the landscape within the district has undergone, Waccabuc retains a high level of historic integrity," the announcement states about Waccabuc. "The district includes the Mead Cemetery, Mead Memorial Chapel, the Post Office building and the Waccabuc Country Club (formerly the Hoe Estate)."
Waccabuc has also been unanimously recommended to be added to the National Register of Historic Places and a decision by the National Park Service is expected in a couple of months, the announcement adds.
Some landmarks have important histories but presently have low profiles. For example, when the Lewisboro Library was reopened on Saturday following a massive renovation, it was noted that a previous location for the library, which is in South Salem, is now used for an antiques shop.
The Putnam Trailway offers leisure for cyclists and pedestrians, but it also bares an important piece of the county's history. It was once the site of the Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad, or the "Old Put," the county notes on its website.
The right of way is 12 linear miles and the railroad line was in operation from 1881 to 1958, the county adds.
A large statue by a BP gas station in Elmsford, located by Route 9A, is of a large man and has been described by several publications as resembling Paul Bunyan. This version, however, has green eyes and a green cap. He is also missing his arms.
Another quirky landmark is the "Skinny House." As Daily Voice reported earlier this month, the Mamaroneck structure is just 10 feet wide and is on a parcel of land that is 12 and a half feet wide.
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