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Beloved, Refurbished Local Landmark Will Be Back In Northern Westchester Beloved, Refurbished Local Landmark Will Be Back In Northern Westchester
Beloved, Refurbished Local Landmark Will Be Back In Northern Westchester Officials have revealed when an iconic statue will be replaced with a more durable version in Northern Westchester. The beloved statue in front of The Elephant Hotel in Somers, known as Old Bet, was taken down because officials discovered that it was beginning to crack, Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano said on Tuesday, July 25.  The statue dates back to 1827 when a gilt wood replica of an elephant was installed on iron scrollwork on top of a granite shaft in front of the hotel, which was built between 1820 and 1825 and is located at 335 US-202. The building is now used as Town Hall…

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