Sunny Goldberg Explores At-Risk 'Leatherstocking' Murals

MAMARONECK, NY — The legacy of historic Mamaroneck works of art that could soon be lost are explored with a historian's eye in a new LMC Media special program hosted by another iconic local treasure, Sunny Goldberg.

Co-Presidents of the Mamaroneck Historical Society, Gail Boyle and John Pritts shared some unexpected anecdotes, historic milestones and herculean efforts that led to the murals becoming a part of Mamaroneck's fabric for generations. The pair also offered an update on the uphill community efforts to preserve the antique murals expected to be destroyed by planned construction at Mamaroneck High School.

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• Historic Mamaroneck 'Leatherstocking' Murals Will Be Lost
• Mamaroneck Historical Society Launches Campaign To Save 8 Murals
• What Is It Named After? The Leatherstocking Trail

Efforts to save eight historic murals paying tribute to Mamaroneck's unique contributions to the literary and visual arts have taken on a renewed urgency as construction plans that will result in the artworks' loss are scheduled to begin in just a few weeks.

The Mamaroneck Historical Society has launched a GoFundMe campaign to relocate the murals before it is too late. The murals stand in the way of progress in the shape of new construction scheduled to start at Mamaroneck High School on April 1.

All raised funds will be used to finance the removal and restoration of the murals and work related to this effort, Pritts said. None of the funds will be used for any other purposes by the Mamaroneck Historical Society.

The number of murals saved will depend on the amount of raised funds. The campaign has raised $31,000 out of its $175,000 goal, as of Sunday night.

Those interested in protecting the longstanding tributes to Mamaroneck's heritage can contribute to the Mamaroneck Historical Society's GoFundMe campaign here.

The special edition of "Know Your Neighbors" aired Friday and can be viewed on-demand online on LMC Media.