Shown (from left) are: Josh Caspi, principal, Caspi Dev.; Chris Genovese, general manager, Sanborn Map Co., Inc.; mayor Michael Volpe,Pelham; Steven Caspi, president, Caspi Dev.; Andrew Caspi, project manager, Caspi Dev.; Kevin Plunkett, deputy county executive of Westchester County; Timothy Shopa, project manager, Caspi Dev.

Pelham, NY Caspi Development recently marked the 110^th anniversary of the Sanborn Map Building, located at 629 Fifth Ave., with a celebration honoring the building’s historical significance and role in Westchester’s business community. The celebration included a special proclamation from Westchester County executive Rob Astorino declaring April 20, 2016 as Sanborn Map Building Day.

“For all of us who live and work in Westchester County, we hold a special sense of pride in acknowledging those places of historical significance in our community that add to our cultural diversity and quality of life,” said deputy county executive Kevin Plunkett, who shared the proclamation on behalf of county executive Astorino. “As the entire Westchester community gathers to celebrate the 110^th anniversary of the Sanborn Map Building and the 150^th anniversary of the Sanborn Map Co., its dedicated staff is truly deserving of our appreciation for their extraordinary service to the community and unwavering commitment to the preservation of its history.”

The Sanborn Map Building was completed in 1906 by the Sanborn Map Co., one of the oldest and largest map companies in the U.S., who still occupies a major portion of the building’s first floor.

The building’s traditional façade, adorned with unique, century old relief sculptures of ancient mapmakers, serves as a visual reminder of its impressive history. During World War II, the Sanborn Map Building played a large role in America’s war efforts and was under constant surveillance by the FBI due to the highly classified Allied invasion maps housed there.

Steven Caspi, president of Caspi Development, said, “The Sanborn Map Building is a classic, inside and out, with a great deal of history between its walls. Many businesses have grown up here over the years and we are proud that building’s the very first occupant, the Sanborn Map Co., remains one of our tenants today. We are pleased to mark the building’s anniversary milestone by recognizing the impact it has made, both in our local community and beyond.”

Village of Pelham mayor Michael Volpe and Chris Genovese, general manager of Sanborn Map Co., Inc., were also featured speakers at the celebration, which honored the history of the building and the significance of the Sanborn Map Co. being a part of the Pelham business community for over 100 years.

The Sanborn Map Building is located in Westchester County in the city’s residential area, close to downtown restaurants, shops and banks. The building is off the Hutchinson River Parkway with access to all major thoroughfares. The Metro North train station, located three blocks away, offers access to New York City in 30 minutes.