New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carl Grillo Glass House
Chief of Design: Robert C. Johnert, RLA
| | Built: 1999 | |
This magnificent 2,800-square-foot green house was dedicated in memory of Staten Island native and community leader Carl Grillo. He was an avid gardener who received recognition and awards for his home garden. The Glass House's three-zone heating system creates arid, tropical and temperate conditions that allow the creation of unique horticultural displays year-round. At different times of the year, one can find a multitude of rare and exquisite plants, including bamboo, annuals and perennials.
Did you know?
The Pandanus utilis or Screw Pine grows in the Glass House. This tropical evergreen tree is not usually seen in the Northeast since it is native to Madagascar, the Seychelles, and Mauritius.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 38.613′ N, 74° 6.222′ W. Marker was on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It was in New Brighton. It was on Chapel Road just east of Cottage Row, on the right when
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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: Carl Grillo Glass House and Perennial Garden (here, next to this marker); Cottage Row (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Chinese Scholar's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Matron's House (about 300 feet away); New Earth - Apocalypse Knowledge Advancement Unit (NEAKA), 2014 (about 400 feet away); In Loving Memory of SSHLL President Anthony Michael Varvaro (about 500 feet away); Robert Richard Randall (about 500 feet away); Snug Harbor Little League (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Other markers no longer nearby. Cottage Row (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Governor's House (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Sailors' Snug Harbor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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 489 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
