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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 38.447′ N, 74° 4.405′ W. Marker was on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It was in St. George. It could be reached from Promenade at Lighthouse Point south of Staten Island Ferry Viaduct, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 200 The Prominade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America and the Western World. Historically, it found 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 location: HRH The Princess Royal Visit (here, next to this marker); United States Merchant Memorial (within shouting distance of
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The 1907 Lamp Shop (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Administration Building (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The Barracks (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); National Lighthouse Museum (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Maritime New York. At this time (2008), work was just beginning on transforming this
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008
2. The foundry
Currently (2020), the National Lighthouse Center and Museum visitor center.
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 30, 2006
3. Robbins Reef Lighthouse
Off the St. George shore.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
