Mid Island on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Noble Maritime Collection
Building D | New York City and National Historic Landmark Completed: 1844
| | Architect: Samuel Thomson, based on plans by Minard Lafever | |
Founded in 1986, the Noble Maritime Collection presents exhibition and programs that celebrate New York's working waterfront in the tradition of distinguished artist John A. Noble (1913-1983). The museum uses art to make the harbor accessible to all and fosters an understanding of its history and relevance to the culture and economy of the community.
Visitors can explore Noble's houseboat studiorestored and installed inside the museumand learn about the history of Sailors' Snug Harbor through its art and artifacts. There is a recreation of a sailors' dormitory room, as well as a ship model gallery and exhibitions featuring Noble's work and maritime-themed contemporary art.
Considered "one of the nation's best examples of a volunteer restoration," the museum opened at Snug Harbor in 2000 after a $3.5 million adaptive reuse project of Building D, a former sailors' dormitory. The eight-year rehabilitation, led by the volunteer Noble Crew, garnered the 1999 New York Preservation Award from the Municipal Art Society of New York, the Preservation League Award, and President's Award from the Staten Island Chamber of
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 40° 38.648′ N, 74° 6.104′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is on Mid Island. It can be reached from Richmond Terrace west of Tysen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: William Main Doerflinger (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Noble
Other markers no longer nearby. Music Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Neptune Fountain (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
