St. George on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Barracks
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008
1. The Barracks wayside
Constructed as a warehouse, this building is not only the oldest on the site, it may predate the Lighthouse Depot. It has a gable roof with simple cornice, a symmetrical and unadorned faηade punctuated by plain six over six double-hung windows. The building is Greek Revival, a style popular on the East Coast in the 1840s and 50s. Some sources believe the building dates from that period, which style and structure would make it the lone Staten Island remnant of the U.S. Revenue Service. One researcher found documentation the building was used to temporarily overflow patients from the Quarantine Hospital. Some sources believe the building dates from 1864, but has both the style and structure of an earlier era. Further research may solve the mystery. In the early 1940s, the building became a barracks for personnel from distant Coast Guard operations.
A Timeline for This Site
Before 1670: Lenape Indian lands
1670 - c.1701: Duxbury Glebe (farm)
1756 1763: French & Indian War campground
1775 1786: Revolutionary War campground
1799 1863: Quarantine Station (25A.) & U.S. Revenue Cutter Service (5A.)
1858: Destruction of the Quarantine Station by the residents of Staten Island
1863-1867: U.S. Light-House Board & U.S. Revenue Service
1867-1939: U.S. Lighthouse-Board
1939-1966: U.S.
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1982: Purchased by the City of New York
1987-1992: Ferry Maintenance Facility Built
1996: 1996: Plaza and Armajani Sculpture Built
1998: Selected for Lighthouse Museum Site
Erected by National Lighthouse Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 38.501′ N, 74° 4.448′ W. Marker was on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It was in St. George. It was on The Prominade south of Ferry Terminal Viaduct when traveling south. 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: U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 24, 2008
2. The Barracks
Other markers no longer nearby. National Lighthouse Museum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Administration Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The 1907 Lamp Shop (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Maritime New York (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding The Barracks. At the time of the photos, the grounds were just beginning to be renovated after years of neglect.
Also see . . . National Lighthouse Museum
Photographed by Larry Gertner, January 1, 2004
3. The National Lighthouse Museum site (right)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
