Step inside historic homes and learn about Westchester’s midcentury modern on this walking tour of New Rochelle, NY’s Bayberry neighborhood organized by Histoury tours.

The belief that aesthetics, practicality, and affordability could be simultaneously achieved was a major driving force behind the construction of many midcentury modern houses. Entire neighborhoods like Bayberry in New Rochelle were developed with these principles in mind.

When Bayberry began in the 1950s it was an instant hit. Thirty minutes from Manhattan, thoughtfully designed and fashionable homes with all the modern conveniences, broad streets, wooded lots, and a private pool – who could want more? Around 200 homes went up in the four Bayberry models offered, while some residents chose to build their home using an outside designer.

Join for the unique experience to tour this charming 1950s neighborhood and step inside three of its most exciting homes. Interior stops include two Bayberry model homes—one was expanded and renovated in 1983 by Suffern contemporary architect James Tanner and the other was sensitively expanded in 2025 by its owner, architect Alex Kovenant.

The third interior tour will be at the award-winning 1955 Berman-Prisant Model House designed by leading midcentury modern architect George Nemeny.

The tour will be led by Alexandra Kovenat, AIA a Bayberry resident and 2025 Chapter President of AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley. She leads Chroma Architecture, a boutique architecture and design firm that specializes in adaptive reuse, thoughtful renovations and energy positive construction.

AIA members earn 2 continuing education unit credits for attending this tour.

Sunday, October 26
10:30am – 12:30pm or 1:00 – 3:00pm
Bayberry in New Rochelle, NY
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