St. George on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maritime New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008
1. Maritime New York wayside
The National Lighthouse Center and Museum is located on-shore of the greatest harbor in America. The harbor and its adjacent tributaries contain one of the best collection (sic) of lighthouses and historic sites.
Illustations:
15 individual lighthouse portraits
One large map of 34 New York Harbor lighthouse locations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 38.447′ N, 74° 4.405′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in St. George. Marker can be reached from Promenade at Lighthouse Point south of Staten Island Ferry Viaduct, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 The Prominade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 1907 Lamp Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Merchant Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Administration Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Barracks (about 400 feet away); National Lighthouse Museum (about 500 feet away); HRH The Princess Royal Visit (about 500 feet away); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett
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Regarding Maritime New York. At this time (2008), work was just beginning on transforming this group of derelict buildings into the museum.
Also see . . . National Lighthouse Museum. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008
2. The foundry
Currently (2020), the National Lighthouse Center and Museum visitor center.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 30, 2006
3. Robbins Reef Lighthouse
Off the St. George shore.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
