NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Did you know that Irene Castle was born in New Rochelle in 1893?
Castle and her husband Vernon became a famous dancing couple thanks to their innovative dance moves, good looks and charm.
Without finding another partner, Castle continued on stage and screen performances after Vernon was killed in a plane crash during World War I while training flyers at Fort Worth, Texas.
Castle was also a technical advisor for the 1939 movie entitled The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers until passing away in 1969.
This Did You Know came from the New Rochelle Walk of Fame along the Library Green.
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