New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Staten Island Museum, Building A
Architect: Richard P. Smyth (1819-1885)
Formerly: A Dormitory
— Built: 1879 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
1. Staten Island Museum, Building A Marker
Building A is the future home of the Staten Island Museum and Building H currently houses the Staten Island Museum's Staten Island History Center & Archives. Staten Island museum is dedicated to thinkers, doers and the curious seeking diverse and engaging experiences in a unique setting. Since 1881, it is the place for exploring the dynamic connection between natural science, art and history and where people share their love for the world we live in. Staten Island Museum is New York City's only general museum. It engages visitors with interdisciplinary exhibitions and educational programs for all ages.
Did you know?
Staten Island Museum has the largest Cicada Collection in North America, and second largest in the world, next to the British Museum.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 40° 38.689′ N, 74° 6.132′ 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 left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Randall Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sailor's Snug Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); William Main Doerflinger (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Richard Randall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neptune Fountain (about 400 feet away); Music Hall (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.)
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 208 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
