View Taken in Front of "The Homestead."

Fountain and pool in front of the Standen homestead. Judging by the slope of the terrain, this view was taken looking north with Pelhamdale Avenue beyond the rail fence. According to an old map, the road turning off to the right (opposite the lamp post) is Union Avenue (now Eastchester Road). Two brick columns behind the fountain mark the entrance to the north driveway of the Standen house [map]. The picket fence around the pool was probably necessary to keep out farm animals. Decorative planters on the wooden gate posts reflect the design pattern of urns on stone pillars seen throughout the Park.