This memorial is dedicated to our men and women who faithfully served their country in war and peace ”O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life!” . . . — — Map (db m126021) WM
A simple 18th century farmhouse, built on Governor Thomas Dongan’s Staten Island manor, the original owner-builder is unknown. During the American Revolution, the house was the residence of Joseph Christopher, a member of the Richmond County . . . — — Map (db m42621) HM
Reminiscent of English Norman Parish Churches built in the 12th century, this structure was created in 1872 by architect William M. Mersereau. It was constructed using stone walls of the first church building on the site which was erected between . . . — — Map (db m30820) HM
The Church of St. Andrew was founded in 1708, and the first church building was completed in 1712 on land given in 1711 by William Tillier. In 1713 Queen Anne granted the church a charter and presented valued gifts including a chalice and paten. . . . — — Map (db m30813) HM
The village of Richmond was occupied by the British from 1776-1783. Prior to 1776, the Committee of Safety met at the Christopher House to keep order and support the Continental Army. — — Map (db m30773) HM
In memory of the Patriots who under General Hugh Mercer crossing from Perth Amboy [N.J.] surprised and overcame the enemy on this spot on October 16, 1776, taking twenty prisoners besides arms and ammunition. Two of the Americans were killed and . . . — — Map (db m30808) HM WM
In Memory of the Relatives of Elizabeth Bayley Seton who are buried in this churchyard Reverend Richard Charlon, D.D. her grandfather, Rector of St. Andrew’s Church from 1747 until is death in 1777. Mary Bayeux Charlton, her grandmother, Wife of . . . — — Map (db m35915) HM
A rare surviving 18th century private graveyard, this cemetery was used by the Rezeau and descendent Van Pelt and Wheatley families. The earliest grave is Jacob Rezeau, 1789. The large center gravestone commemorates Susanna Van Pelt and John A. Van . . . — — Map (db m30852) HM
Site of the First County Courthouse (1729), Jail (1741), Jailer’s House (1751).
Courthouse destroyed during the Revolutionary War. Beneath this frame & street intersection are the archaeological remains of these buildings. — — Map (db m30851) HM
The popular restaurant that stood on this site was one of the first Italian restaurants on Staten Island. It was built and operated by Nicola and Antoinetta Aquilino, who came to the U.S. from Italy and settled on Staten Island in 1921. The . . . — — Map (db m181549) HM
This hotel was constructed in 1855, and had several owners before being acquired in 1898 by Julius Dobler, who immigrated to the U.S. from Germany. With its prime location across the street from the Courthouse and other government offices, the . . . — — Map (db m181547) HM
The building in this photograph was erected in 1808 by the Dutch Reformed Church in Richmond, Staten Island. It originally stood about two block from here, on Arthur Kill Road at Center Street. Around 1885-1887, when the building was no longer in . . . — — Map (db m181550) HM
For nearly a century, the Richmond County Jail stood behind the Third County Courthouse, where the parking lot is now located. The first jail in this location was a fortress-style structure built in 1860. By the 1890s, conditions in the jail were . . . — — Map (db m181546) HM
This photo shows the Center Street location of the Richmond County Mutual Insurance Company, which was founded as a fire insurance company in 1836. The office building (the small building seen at left in this photo) was constructed in 1876, and . . . — — Map (db m181548) HM
Welcome to this historic parish church founded in 1708 and chartered by Queen Anne in 1713, British headquarters during the Revolutionary War, family parish of Saint Elizabeth Bayley Seton and Mother Episcopal Church of Staten Island. Despite our . . . — — Map (db m42624) HM
St. Patrick's Church is representative of an early phase of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. Built in 1862, it has remained, relatively unaltered since it was completed. Its light-colored brick walls provide an effective contrast to . . . — — Map (db m181552) HM
The Dutch started colonizing Staten Island during the early 1600’s. In the beginning it was difficult for the Dutch to survive because they were new to the environment. One major problem for the Dutch, and any new settlers, was farming, which was a . . . — — Map (db m159534) HM
This building has served many functions over the centuries. Among the occupants who lived and worked here were a tanner (leather worker), a shoemaker, a sheriff, and a tavern owner. The building also served as the County Courthouse in the late . . . — — Map (db m159401) HM
Lest We Forget Our War Veterans
Erected by Staten Island Barrack, #2524
Veterans of World War I, USA
In memory of all wars
November 11, 1973 — — Map (db m157070) WM
