New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cottage Row
Architect: Richard P. Smyth (1819-1885)
Formerly: Professional Staff Quarters
| | Built: 1885 | |
Conveniently located near the Governor's House, Cottage Row served as professional staff quarters from the late 19th Century to early 20th Century. The commissary, the secretary, a fleet of engineers, gardeners, bakers, and farmers lived in their own respective cottages. Each of the five cottages is based on the architectural style of the Second Empires majestic Victorian style.
Did you know?
Snug Harbor Artist Residency Program (SHARP) artists and Horticulturists in Residency currently live in two of the 19th Century cottages.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 38.62′ N, 74° 6.253′ W. Marker was on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It was in New Brighton. It was on Cottage Row just north of Chapel Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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Other markers no longer nearby. Carl Grillo Glass House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Governor's House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Sailors' Snug Harbor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
2. Cottage Row marker, which stands in front of one of the cottages
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
