New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall
Architect: Minard Lafever (1798-1854)
Formerly: An Administrative Building
— Built: 1831-1833 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
1. Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall Marker
This Greek Revival building was designed by Minard Lafever who submitted the winning design to the Trustees of Sailors' Snug Harbor design competition in 1831. Completed in 1833, it was the first building on campus and the historic cornerstone of Snug Harbor. In 1965, the building was one of the first historic buildings to be designated a landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Its interior featured nautical influences that provided original residents with a sense of familiarity and comfort, including stained glass transoms with seafaring scenes made by Louis Comfort Tiffany that decorate the doorways and a ceiling mural of Neptune the God of the Sea still presides over visitors.
Did you know?
The weather vane that sits on top of Building C emitted the familiar and soothing sounds of a ship rocking at sea that would lull the sailors to sleep. It can still be heard on a windy day.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 40° 38.681′ N, 74° 6.117′ W. Marker is on Staten Island
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sailor's Snug Harbor (a few steps from this marker); Randall Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Staten Island Museum, Building A (within shouting distance of this marker); William Main Doerflinger (within shouting distance of this marker); Neptune Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Music Hall (about 300 feet away); Robert Richard Randall (about 400 feet away); Carl Grillo Glass House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
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
2. Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall Marker
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 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
