The advent of the railroad. which ran its first train through New Rochelle on Christmas Day. 1848. foreshadowed changed conditions which were to accelerate the growth of the village. but without affecting any sudden or radical change in its general characteristics. New Rochelle stands today a busy little city of 54.000 inhabitants. living "45 minutes from Broadway"-a large number commuting to business in New York City. Through me. the inhabitants of New Rochelle invite you and your friends to join with them in September 1938 in celebrating the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of their city by that small but brave band of Huguenot refugees fleeing from religious persecution. and I hope you will accept their invitation. where a cordial welcome will be awaiting you not only in New Rochelle but in Westchester County as well.
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