THE JOURNAL NEWS: FRIDAY, OCT. 24, 1952
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are right off Maple Avenue was what inspired Maplewood Terrace, Maple Terrace, Maple Leaf Road, and even Acer Court — “acer” is Latin for “maple.” Elyon Road was originally built for the talmidim of Bais Medrash Elyon, and the name describes just that. Mr. Louis Schwartz owned a large tract of land at the corner of Maple Avenue and Route 306, encompassing what is now Vilchovitz (formerly YSV boys), across the street where the Satmar yeshiva is and the entire area until the brook, including the current Kaser Terrace, Route 306 development and Phyllis Terrace. He was the owner of Schwartz Bungalow Colony at this location, and before retiring, he donated the Satmar “Chareidim” building to the heimishe Monsey community. He even fixed the roof before doing so. Phyllis Terrace was named for his daughter, Phyllis. Ashley Country Club was a bungalow colony with a lake, camp, swimming pool, wooded areas and bungalows off Route 306. Many Monsey pioneers from Viznitz spent their first few years living in its bungalows, and had the opportunity to swim in the pool. The street was renamed “Ashel Lane” (aptly named for )אשלand developed. Until several years ago, there were two pillars visible from Route 306 between Phyllis Terrace and Rita Avenue that used to be the entrance to Ashley Country Club. On Nesher Court, there was a day camp called “Eagle Day Camp” and that is why that name was chosen. Bais Rochel school was even housed in the day camp building for one school year. Adar Court and Nissan Court were named for those two months. Monsey Boulevard was home to The Monsey Park Hotel, where is now the Satmar Shul. Yeshiva students used to rent their pool to enjoy a summer swim. Across the street on Monsey Boulevard, close to Maple Avenue extending to the area of Edwin Lane and Walter Drive was a beautiful farm. Hopal Lane is a combination for the names “Hoffman” and “Pal” who built/owned that deadend. Off Saddle River Road, Harvest Court is a combination of the names of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Wachsman, Harvey and Esther. Nearby Emes Lane was named for their children Meshulam, Mayer and Sima. Albert Drive was named for a Mr. Al-
THE JOURNAL NEWS: OCTOBER 19, 1956 THE JOURNAL NEWS: JULY 9, 1969 REMAINS OF SCHWARTZ BUNGALOW COLONY
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