Students at Brewster High School were asked to identify places that are important to the community and have shaped their life in Brewster and the Town of Southeast. The museum thanks the students for their responses and participation. Additional thanks to teachers Robert Gallacher and Mr. Mastrota for helping the museum staff facilitate this project.

Brewster Pharmacy

"Brewster Pharmacy is another great thing in our community. Many people have been going there to buy things for years. Most of Brewster's youth can be found hanging around this facility."  Diana Disilvestro.

Brewster Public Library

"Brewster Public Library provides students with reliable place to find information on any topic ranging from music to the prehistoric ages."  Joe Limone

Brewster Train Station

"The train station is a quick and easy way of traveling anywhere from White Plains to New York City." Joe Limone

Bob's Diner

"You an grab a quick cup of coffee or stay for a burger and fries at Bob's Diner. Aside from that it is footsteps away from the train station." Joe Limone

Cameo Movie Theater

"The Cameo Movie Theater was closed down a few years ago, but when it was open it was enjoyed by people of all ages." Joe Limone

Garden Street School

"In Brewster's long history of schools, almost all of them were burnt to the ground. The old school where Garden Street is now standing did burn down, but not the ever so sturdy building still stands."  Melissa Young

Kobacher's

"This small store is located on North Main Street in Brewster. Kobacher's is where everyone goes to pick up odds and ends. It is definitely knows as the community store of Brewster. Even though there is a new A & P, I believe Kobacker's will always be a successful store. I value this store because I fell that is has been a long-time resident of Brewster and has some history behind it."  Amanda Connor

Markel Park

"Nearly everyone who grew up in Brewster has played Little League Baseball and had fun while it lasted." Joe Limone

Morningthorpe

"I can remember in fifth grade, when I first walked up to the castle, listening to the tour guide explain that in the Town of Southeast, elephants were actually housed. This was all exciting and new, something that I still remember."  Melissa Young

Red Rooster

Saint Lawrence O'Toole

Tilly Foster Farm

"Too often we overlook the small places in the community. Often, because those places affect a small number of people, they do not get acknowledged as something great. However, we haven't recognized the importance of a grand place right here in Brewster. Tilly Foster Farm is very near and dear to my heart. Growing up in Brewster can be like growing up in any town, but Tilly foster Farm made my life special. My mother has worked on the farm for twenty-five years now. She used to bring me with her some days when I was young. I played with the many dogs there and watched some of the finest racehorses gallop in the paddocks next to Route 312. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. Tilly Foster Farms was acquired by Mr. E. Benedict on June 27, 1943. The farm consisted of 75 head of cattle, producing 8 to 10 cans of milk daily. So, this beautiful horse farm used to be a dairy farm!

 

Farm management was quite new to Mr. Benedict, as he was a businessman from New York City. He was determined though to try out this new interest of his. He added new buildings, modernized old buildings, installed the latest sanitary methods and improved the quality of stock and breeding. He also modernized the dairy and its cooling system to ensure fresh milk. The employees were high-caliber men who received good wages, homes, heating and lighting, and two free quarts of milk a day."

The farm activities included: the raising of livestock, production of mil, and the raising of feed. It had chickens, hogs, and cattle too. The cattle numbered 375 head, all top grade animals. (40 Guernsey for creamy quart milk and 165 Holsteins.) This milk was used by Borden Milk Company as well as the rest of the community.

 

The farm later changed to become what we know today – a horse farm. Tilly Foster Farm actually was one of the leading thoroughbred farms in New York State. It has produced many champion horses like 1969's Silent Scream and 1997 DelMar Derby Winner, Anet, to name a few. Recently, the farm has been providing other breeders with knowledge and care as a breeding facility.

 

Tilly Foster Farm has enriched Brewster not only with picturesque scenery, but also with a hsitory. A history that helped to develop this town an its people. I wish that this place will remain a part of the Brewster community for many years to come so future generations can enjoy it the way I have."  Alyna S.

Tilly Foster Mine

Tonetta Lake and Castle Park

Walter Brewster House

"Walter Brewster had accomplished a task that very few towns have experienced. Walter Brewster constructed over 50 homes and businesses and mapped out Main Street – the Main Street we have now. The Walter Brewster house is furnished with Victorian style furniture – which is very beautiful and brings tourists to our town."  Melissa Young