New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sailor's Snug Harbor
Designated Landmark
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This is the finest group of Greek Revival style buildings in the United States. The original center building, of 1831-33, set the standard followed by the flanking buildings, of 1839-40, and the end of structures of 1879-80. The small Italianate style chapel of 1856, located behind the main building, offers a contrast in scale and design. Captain Robert Richard Randall's bequest of 1801 established this home for retired sailors. Its seal reads: "we who are weary seek a harbor."
Erected 1972 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 40° 38.673′ N, 74° 6.118′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Brighton. It can be reached from Richmond Terrace 0.1 miles west of Tysen Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (here, next to this marker); William Main Doerflinger (a few steps from this marker); Noble Maritime Collection (within shouting distance of this marker); Snug Harbor: History, Culture, Community (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Staten Island Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Noble Maritime Collection (within shouting distance of this marker); New Earth - Apocalypse Knowledge Advancement Unit (NEAKA), 2014 (within shouting distance of this marker); Snug Harbor's Front Lawn: Past and Present
Other markers no longer nearby. Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Randall Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Staten Island Museum, Building A (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 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
4. Centennial dedication plaque on the main building
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 380 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
