New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Neptune Fountain
Sculptor: J.W. Fiske (1832-1903)
— Built: 1898 —
A sculpture of Neptune, God of the Sea, was created in 1898 by J.W. Fiske. the fountain completed the development of the eastern side of the campus during Sailors' Snug Harbor's expansion. Over time, the original statue had to be moved into Building C to preserve and protect it from the elements. In 1994, the original was recast by the Modern Art Foundry in Queens and transported back to Snug Harbor via the Staten Island ferry.
Did you know?
The three-pointed spear Neptune holds is called a trident.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 38.659′ N, 74° 6.061′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Brighton. Marker can be reached from Richmond Terrace, 0.1 miles west of Tysen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Music Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); William Main Doerflinger (within shouting distance of this marker); Sailor's Snug Harbor
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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 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
