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Staten Island World War I Memorial

 
 
Richmond County World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 9, 2015
1. Richmond County World War I Memorial
Inscription.
In proud memory of Staten Island men who died in the service of our country in the war with Germany 1914-1919

A list of 150 names follows.
 
Erected 1920 by the citizens of the Borough of Richmond.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
 
Location. 40° 38.537′ N, 74° 4.57′ W. Memorial is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in St. George. It is on Stuyvesant Place near Hyatt Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the wall of the Staten Island Borough Hall. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commodore John Barry (a few steps from this marker); Giovanni Verrazzano (a few steps from this marker); Edward G. Baker (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. National Lighthouse Museum (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Barracks (was about 600
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feet away but has been permanently removed).
 
Staten Island World War I Memorial site image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 11, 2015
2. Staten Island World War I Memorial site
The marker is to the right of the Hyatt Street entrance to Staten Island Borough Hall.
Carol Molinaro memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 9, 2015
3. Carol Molinaro memorial
Also on the grounds, a small tribute to the wife of former Borough President James Molinaro.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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