Mid Island on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Veteran's Memorial Hall
New York City Landmark
Completed: 1856
Architect: James Salmon
The Veteran's Memorial Hall—historically known as the Chapel—was originally built without a tower and used to sit 200 feet away, where the Great Hall is now located. The Greek Revival style building was completed when all Sailors' Snug Harbor residents were mandated to attend religious services. The current three-stage tower with belfry was constructed in 1883 by Snug Harbor's head carpenter, Richard Smyth.
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, it was rededicated as the Veteran's Memorial Hall (VMH) in memory of 828 Staten Islanders who were lost when serving in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam. The VMH hosted performances, lectures, films, and other events, until it was temporarily closed due to the need for renovation.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden; NYC & Company Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Military • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 40° 38.6′ N, 74° 6.083′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is on Mid Island.
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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: A different marker also named Veterans Memorial Hall (a few steps from this marker); Anzio Beachhead Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Staten Island Children's Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Music Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble Maritime Collection (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matron's House (about 300 feet away); Snug Harbor's Front Lawn: Past
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 about 400 feet away 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 74 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
