This playground, bounded by MacFarland Avenue, Major Avenue and Sand Lane, takes its name from the surrounding neighborhood of Arrochar in eastern Staten Island. Starting in the 1830s, New Yorkers retreating from overcrowding and disease that . . . — — Map (db m271293) HM
On this day we mark the occasion of the one hundredth year of service to our community and the City of New York.
We celebrate this centennial mindful of those that have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duties. — — Map (db m242410) HM
What was here before?
Native Americans lived in this area of Staten Island before Old Town (an English translation of the Dutch Oude Dorp) was developed in the mid-17th century. The two factions came into conflict regularly, and in . . . — — Map (db m257176) HM
World Renowned Civil Engineer
Othmar Hermann Ammann
1879-1965
This memorial has been placed by his colleagues at this site
His last and greatest work
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
American Society of Civil Engineers and Metropolitan . . . — — Map (db m158465) HM
In loving memory of our parishioners who died on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center
"I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the Palms of My Hands."
Isaiah 49: 15-16 . . . — — Map (db m255834) WM
Years ago, this forest was destroyed by mining, farming, and other human causes. The landscape you see today is an example of secondary ecological succession — a process where a natural area regrows over time after a disturbance. Below, you'll . . . — — Map (db m275975) HM
E pluribus unum
Dedicated to the men and women of the community of Charleston who devotedly served their country in time of war
1957 — — Map (db m156572) WM
What was here before?
Formerly known as Androvetteville in the 1700s after the Androvette family who settled the area in 1699, this neighborhood was known as Kreischerville from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Drawn by the clay deposits . . . — — Map (db m275979) HM
The Gericke / Winant house was constructed by the Winant family in the late 1800's. The Winants were among Staten Island's earliest European settlers and they established the house and farm close to the ferry landing along the Arthur Kill, where . . . — — Map (db m207596) HM
For more than half a century, until World War I, Staten Island's Charleston was called Kreischerville. The area was named for Balthazar Kreischer, a Bavarian builder who became a successful manufacturer of clay products.
Business is . . . — — Map (db m275973) HM
Welcome to the Clay Pit Ponds Bird Conservation Area
The 260-acre Clay Pit Ponds Bird Conservation Area includes a variety of habitats that are critical to the conservation of birds. These habitats are important breeding grounds and . . . — — Map (db m239510) HM
This scared steel was recovered from the World Trade Center. It is dedicated to the memory of the 343 brave New York City firefighters who perished on that fateful morning of September 11, 2001. They gave their lives so that others may life. They . . . — — Map (db m181560) HM WM
What was here before?
This was once the property of Sir Roderick Cameron (1825-1900), a businessman who co-founded the R.W. Cameron and Company shipping line. The nearby Cameron Lake is named after his family.
How did this site become . . . — — Map (db m255705) HM
”To live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die”
In fond remembrance, we dedicate this memorial to those New York City Firefighters who as residents of Staten Island gave their lives in the line of duty while serving their fellow New . . . — — Map (db m208245)
Erected and affectionately inscribed to the memory of the heroic men and women of Concord, Staten Island, as a tribute to the self sacrificing spirit that they displayed in their country's service during the momentous years of 1941-1945 . . . — — Map (db m181559) WM
Honoring Staten Islanders Who Perished in the World Trade Center Disaster on SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Dedicated September 9, 2003 by the
Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc.
“May this garden be a place of comfort, a sign of compassion, . . . — — Map (db m208161) HM
Billou-Stillwell-Perine House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m193614) HM
In honor of the men and women of Dongan Hills who answered their country’s call in World War II
and
in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gallano
in loving memory of their daughter
H. Bianco . . . — — Map (db m160909) WM
In honor of all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of our country
and in memory of those who gave their lives in its defense.
Dedicated by
Huttner-Pasqualini Post No. 1367
American Legion — — Map (db m161011) HM
This pond is named after Jerome X. O’Donovan (1944 – 2014), more commonly known as “Jay” O’Donovan, a lifelong Staten Island resident and decorated Marine Corps Veteran who earned two bronze stars and a promotion to Captain during the Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m160769) HM
The Gov. Thomas Dongan Elementary School
Centennial Celebration
"Dedicated to the children of Dongan Hills"
Henry W. Murphy
Principal
June 8, 2000 — — Map (db m212904) HM
Connecting the Watering Place (Tompkinsville) with Cuckold’s Towne (now Richmond) 1705.
Erected by Richmond County Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Helen Pouch, Regent
1928 — — Map (db m161222) HM
This monument is dedicated to the men of
Egbertville, Staten Island, N.Y.
Who served in the World War
1917-1918
Roll of Honor
Arny
*Samuel Avins • John Dimarco • Luigi Petosa
George Brand • Mazzareno Dimarco • William Ross
*Frank . . . — — Map (db m273897) HM
Gretta Moulton Was a Heroine of the Environmental Movement That Saved High Rock Park in 1965. An Inspired Leader of Early Efforts to Preserve the Greenbelt, She was also a Trustee of the Staten Island Institute of the Arts and Sciences and the . . . — — Map (db m106345) HM
This park is named for Lt. John H. "Johnny Nice Guy" Martinson, a 14-year veteran of the Fire Department who lost his life after sustaining fatal injuries fighting a two-alarm fire at Ebbets Field Houses in Brooklyn on January 3, 2008.
Lt. . . . — — Map (db m255707) HM
Located in the old village of Eltingville, this mid-nineteenth century rural church is constructed of board-and-batten siding according to the precepts of the prominent landscape architect, Andrew Jackson Downing, who advocated the versatility of . . . — — Map (db m157290) HM
This park on the northeastern shore of Staten Island occupies the site of the former estate of Arthur Von Briesen (1843-1920).
A native of Germany, Von Briesen immigrated to the United States in 1858 at the age of 15. After enduring some . . . — — Map (db m154037) HM
This fire control tower was built for officers to observe the accuracy of shells fired from nearby batteries. If the rounds missed their targets, the officers telephoned the change of firing coordinates to adjust the big guns’ aim.
Battery . . . — — Map (db m154228) HM
Crumbling over time, these concrete platforms mark where large guns once guarded New York Harbor. In the late 1800s, a Glacis Mortar Battery – once located just beyond these ruins – could lob projectiles onto enemy ships entering the . . . — — Map (db m149658) HM
Begun in 1847, this granite structure was finally completed during the Civil War. Its four-tier design allowed up to 116 guns to skip cannonballs across the Narrows. However, by the mid-1860s bigger, more-accurate guns could destroy a stone fort . . . — — Map (db m21627) HM
Begun 1n 1847, this granite structure was finally completed during the Civil War. Its four-tier design allowed up to 116 guns to skip cannonballs across the Narrows. However, by the mid-1860s bigger, more-accurate guns could destroy a stone fort . . . — — Map (db m154675) HM
“ … [the Narrows are] the place pointed out by nature for the defense of the harbor … ”
Prussian General Friedrich von Steuben, Aide to General George Washington during the Revolutionary War
From 1859 to 1876, army engineers built these 30-foot-high granite walls to form this corridor. In military terms, Fort Tompkin’s scarp (wall to your right) now faced a counterscarp (wall to your left), creating a 30-foot-wide dry moat. . . . — — Map (db m21648) HM
In memory
of
Father Vincent
Capodanno
Medal of Honor
Viet Nam, 1967
Erected by S.I. Marine Corps League
and its benefactors
1977
Reverse side:
Father Capodanno born on Staten Island Feb. 13 1929
For his actions on a . . . — — Map (db m149150) WM
Two forts, both named Fort Tompkins, have occupied this hill. In 1814 the state of New York started the first Fort Tompkins – a pentagon-shaped stone structure with round bastions at each of the five angles. Never fully completed, the first fort . . . — — Map (db m21630) HM
This strategic coastal location at the Narrows was used as the staging ground for the massive British invasion of Brooklyn in August 1776. — — Map (db m21608) HM
Fort Wadsworth side:
Point, counterpoint. As one nation improves its offensive weapons, another revamps its defenses. It’s the story of military history, and Fort Wadsworth tells it as well as any place in America. British soldiers built the . . . — — Map (db m21694) HM
As its discoverer in 1574, Verrazzano observed the surrounding terrain and called it Agoleme. Upon this high ground Lenape Indians gazed down on Hudson’s Half Moon as it sailed through the Narrows in 1609. In 1636, the Dutch erected . . . — — Map (db m149692) HM
What was here before?
John E. White Park is in the Staten Island neighborhood of Fort Wadsworth, which takes its name from the nearby military installation overlooking the Narrows. As early as 1663, the British controlled a fortification . . . — — Map (db m255726) HM
This grove of flowering trees is a living memorial dedicated to the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. It is a passive space for quiet contemplations.
This is one of the five Living Memorial Groves, one in each borough, with clear views of . . . — — Map (db m154102) HM
These platforms are all that remain of gun batteries from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The oldest layer, made mostly of granite, supported the South Cliff battery here during and after the Civil War. Nine 15-inch-diameter Rodmans – the . . . — — Map (db m154823) HM
They protected and watched over us at home and on the field of battle. We are forever grateful for their undying loyalty, devotion, and faithful service.
They are not forgotten
A tribute and honor in recognition and dedication to all military . . . — — Map (db m154312) WM
It was here at the former Army Port of Embarkation, Pier 11, in Stapleton, Staten Island, that the USAT Dorchester loaded with a contingent of officers and men left port on the morning of January 22nd, 1943 for a destination unknown to meet a . . . — — Map (db m154393) HM WM
Completed 1964 was the final Link on the Metropolitan Arterial System affording Through Highway Travel to the South and West.
Map of the principal Routes of Travel existing previous to and during the American Revolutionary Period — — Map (db m158225) HM
This structure, built from 1892-94, once held the key to New York Harbor’s defense. In the late 1800s, military engineers developed “torpedoes” – actually “mines” in current military terms – that could be . . . — — Map (db m154587) HM
The wharf ahead, first built about 1850, was where “torpedoes” (mines) were loaded onto mine laying vessels for placement in New York harbor beginning in the 1890s. Since the torpedoes were not permanently wired in place, they were transported on . . . — — Map (db m154496) HM
“We found a pleasant place below steep little hills. And from among those hills a mighty deep-mouthed river ran into the sea.” Giovanni da Verrazano, Italian explorer, 1524
Until the 1960s, the only way . . . — — Map (db m22320) HM
To honor the memory of
Cpl. Michael J. Leonard
U.S. Army
Killed in Action
France July 16, 1918
and all deceased members of Grasmere Post No.119
American Legion
May 30, 1968 — — Map (db m158357) WM
What was here before?
Staten Island was originally inhabited by the Lenape. The first recorded Europeans in this area were French merchants Jacques Guyon and Jacques Baudoeun, who each received a grant of 200 acres from the local governor, . . . — — Map (db m293086) HM
What was here before?
The region's earliest inhabitants were the Lenape. After Frenchman Jacques Guyon (1637-1688) settled here in 1664, this area was populated by Europeans by the end of that century.
Originally called "Gifford" after . . . — — Map (db m239519) HM
Commemorating the first sermon preached by
Bishop Francis Asbury
in the state of New York
June 9, 1771
near this site at the home of Peter van Pelt on Woodrow Road
From such auspicious beginnings the Methodist Church at Woodrow became . . . — — Map (db m156657) HM
This church, built in 1942, is located on the site of the first Methodist church in Staten Island which dated back to 1787. The history of the congregation is associated with two pioneer American Methodist preachers, Bishop Francis Asbury and the . . . — — Map (db m156725) HM
Seaman First Class
(Radioman) U. S. Navy
Joseph Manna
18 years of age
went down with the
USS Duncan off the
Solomon Islands
October 11, 1942 — — Map (db m271344) WM
In honor
of the men and women of
the Port of New York Authority
who served our country
in World War II
★ Lewis P. Elliott, U.S.A. •
★ James J. Mahoney, U.S.A. •
★ Daniel P. Donovan, U.S.N.
Joseph A. Adams . . . — — Map (db m271354) WM
The LaTourette family farmed in this area until 1910, then sold the property to New York City in 1928. Today it is home to the popular LaTourette Golf Course, and provides easy access to Historic Richmond Town and the central Greenbelt.
Tour . . . — — Map (db m271307) HM
Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m181553) HM
In honor of the men and women of Livingston who served our country in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Adams, Harold H. • Adams, James B. • Adams, Kenneth H. • Anderson, George A. • Anderson, James W. • . . . — — Map (db m149702) WM
This pre-Revolutionary homestead is in three distinct sections, each representing a different period. The earliest was erected in 1730, the central portion in 1776, and the third in 1832. Originally built by Johannes De Groot, the house passed to . . . — — Map (db m42612) HM
In honor of the men and women of Livingston who served our country in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Adams, Harold H. •
Adams, James B. •
Adams, Kenneth H. •
Andersen, George A. •
Anderson, . . . — — Map (db m181577) WM
1776
Adapted detail of "A plan of New York Island, with part of Long Island, Staten Island & east New Jersey, with a particular description of the engagement on the Woody heights of Long Island, between Flatbush and Brooklyn, on the 27th of . . . — — Map (db m271321) HM
What was here before?
Erastus Wiman (1834-1904), a prominent Staten Island businessman, first developed this area of Mariners Harbor in the late 1880s as an entertainment center that concentrated on a new rail station, which he called . . . — — Map (db m271322) HM
What was here before?
This site located on Richmond Terrace between Van Pelt and Van Name Avenues is in Staten Island's Mariner's Harbor on the North Shore. The town was known for its oyster harvesting in the 1800s. The subsequent maritime . . . — — Map (db m271320) HM
The Big Park, known as Grandview Playground after adjacent Grandview Avenue until 2017, was originally named Mariners Harbor Houses Playground for the adjacent housing development. Both the playground and the housing complex took their names from . . . — — Map (db m271323) HM
This memorial honors American and Allied Forces who fought on Anzio Beachhead, Italy
January 22 - May 25, 1944
On January 22, 1944, Americans and Allied landed amphibious forces on the Anzio Beachhead 20 miles south of Rome. Intending to . . . — — Map (db m293138) HM WM
Many residents of Sailors' Snug Harbor worked in the greenhouse, or "glass house," tending to the plants and vegetables that helped feed and beautify their residential community.
Its renovation as part of the Staten Island Botanical Garden . . . — — Map (db m293139) HM
Who lived on Cottage Row? The commissary, the secretary, a fleet of engineers, gardeners, bakers, and farmers lived in these cottages from the late 19th century to early 20th century, when the site was known as Sailors' Snug Harbor. Each of the . . . — — Map (db m293142) HM
Does the name "Melville" sound familiar to you? While the most famous Melville is arguably Herman, the author of the classic maritime novel Moby Dick, his brother Thomas Melville was infamous in his own right. Starting in 1867, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m293108) HM
The Old Clove Baptist Church removed from Clove road at Richmond Road and relocated to Willowbrook Road about 1840. Soon a church building was erected as a meeting place for the North Shore Baptist Church and stood on the edge of a farm owned by . . . — — Map (db m271309) HM WM
Anthony played baseball at Curtis High School before attending St. Johns University on a baseball scholarship. Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2006, he pitched for six seasons in the Major Leagues. In four years with the Atlanta Braves he . . . — — Map (db m307465) HM
Local legend has it that the Matron at Sailors' Snug Harbor ran a very strict household. The Matron managed the female staff, who did laundry, cooked meals, and took care of the sailors who lived there. The women lived together in the lodge-style . . . — — Map (db m293124) HM
Have you ever been to an event from the Music Hall? In recent years, you may have seen performances from Joan Baez, David Bowie, Galt McDermott, Ingrid Michaelson, Buster Poindexter, Tony Randall, Spyro Gyra, Jethro Tull, the xx, and Norah Jones, . . . — — Map (db m293121) HM
The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden (NYCSG) is the first authentic classical outdoor scholar's garden in America. The design represents the traditional private gardens in Suzhou, China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 CE - 1644 CE), which . . . — — Map (db m293141) HM
The Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art is the largest and oldest art gallery on Staten Island, featuring major solo and group exhibitions that include a mix of local and international work.
Also called the Main Hall and John J. Marchi . . . — — Map (db m293111) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m293119) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m293122) HM
Inaugural
Hall of Frame Class
Mario Accocello • Joseph Caccavo • Steven Cannon • Glen Corsa • Stephen Hemsworth • Brendan Lynch • Dean Ludwig • Craig McAndrews • Matthew McGinley • Doug Meiners • Marc Mezzadri • Keith . . . — — Map (db m293102) HM
Welcome to Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden! This 83-acre campus is the result of more than four decades of restoration and development to convert Sailors' Snug Harbor, a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors, to a regional . . . — — Map (db m293118) HM
Look around you: almost everything you see on the front lawn today was built to house, care for, and entertain the residents (also called "inmates" or "Snuggies") of Sailors' Snug Harbor. The stories behind these structures are a testament to the . . . — — Map (db m293120) HM
If you grew up on Staten Island, one of your first visits to Snug Harbor most likely involved happy memories spent at the Staten Island Children's Museum. Originally founded in 1974, the Children's Museum moved its location to Snug Harbor in . . . — — Map (db m293133) HM
The Staten Island Museum is as important to Staten Island's history, natural preservation, and culture as Snug Harbor itself. When you visit, you'll enjoy exhibitions, programs, and educational activities that spark curiosity and create . . . — — Map (db m293109) HM
This memorial is dedicated to those members of the United States armed forces who left our Staten Island community and gave their lives in the service of their country
Duty • Honor • Country
Seamans Chapel
Sailors Snug Harbor . . . — — Map (db m293130) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m293127) HM
What was here before?
First purchased in 1848 by John Vanderbilt, the land was sold to the National Prohibition Party in 1887 to create a summer retreat. By July 1888, the National Prohibition Campground Association had built a large . . . — — Map (db m271312) HM
What was here before?
The land encompassing this park and the General Charles W. Berry Houses was once occupied by the Richmond County Fair Grounds. In 1905 the Richmond County Fair moved to the fairgrounds, after it was previously held in . . . — — Map (db m271295) HM
Dedicated to those who served and died
World War I
Charles C. Kreider
World War II
Joseph Aloi
John J. Kohm
James J. Malloy
Andrew T. Ott
Charles E. Steiniger
Korea
John J. Craig
Paul E. Pakidis, Jr.
Vietnam
Louis W. . . . — — Map (db m159688) WM
This magnificent 2,800-square-foot green house was dedicated in memory of Staten Island native and community leader Carl Grillo. He was an avid gardener who received recognition and awards for his home garden. The Glass House's three-zone heating . . . — — Map (db m181585) HM
Conveniently located near the Governor's House, Cottage Row served as professional staff quarters from the late 19th Century to early 20th Century. The commissary, the secretary, a fleet of engineers, gardeners, bakers, and farmers lived in their . . . — — Map (db m181583) HM
Designed by Robert W. Gibson and built in 1892, the Music Hall is the center of Performing Arts at Snug Harbor. It is an excellent example of a late 19th Century concert hall in New York City. The exteriors ionic capitals are echoed inside where . . . — — Map (db m181587) HM
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