Tottenville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Z. de Csipkes
Around 1909 Edward Z. de Csipkes completed his work for the commission that brought him to the U.S. in 1903 -- modeling/sculpting for the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Between March 1909 and April 1910, Edward relocated to New Jersey where he became employed at Atlantic Terra Cotta in Perth Amboy; perhaps at the Tottenville plant, also.
In 1913 Edward moved with his wife Esther and their children to Tottenville. He continued his employment with the Tottenville plant as a modeler/sculptor through the 1930s. Edward and Esther are buried in Bethel Cemetery, Tottenville.
Information provided by Roger Verkuil, grandson.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1909.
Location. 40° 30.344′ N, 74° 15.256′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tottenville. Marker can be reached from Stairway Street, 0.1 miles west of Satterlee Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Wards Point Ave, Staten Island NY 10307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Biddle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Reflections of a Maritime Community
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
3. Additional part of the display
Note the finger marks in the clay, a permanent reminder of the moulder's handwork.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
