New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Neville House
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 29, 2017
1. Neville House Marker
This impressive country residence, built about 1770 by Captain John Neville, a retired naval officer, is one of the few large Pre-Revolutionary houses still standing in New York City. The enframed doorway with its handsome moldings and the molded window frames are original. The two-story veranda may have been inspired by houses Captain Neville saw in the West Indies. In the 19th century, the house was used as a tavern. Called “The Old Stone Jug”, it prospered, according to tradition, due to its proximity to that haven for seamen, Sailors Snug harbor.
Erected 1974 by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 40° 38.68′ N, 74° 5.95′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Brighton. Marker is on Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY 10310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Neptune Fountain (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Music Hall (about 600 feet away); William Main Doerflinger (about 700 feet away); Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall
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Also see . . . Neville House (Staten Island). Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 29, 2017
2. Neville House
Currently, the house seems to be uninhabited, with heavy damage to the left wing.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
