Join your host david hartman and historian barry lewis as they find the beaux arts borough hall with its frederick charles stahr murals of staten island history, the restored st. Pauls avenue, stapleton historic district, or at the numerous grand houses and institutional buildings that define staten islands architectural heritage. Conservative bastion in a liberal city, makes clear that the island. Take a look at the list of top 100 historical moments in staten island history that we mention in our podcast. Richmond terrace begins at staten islands borough hall across from the ferry landing, and runs along staten islands northern shoredeadending at the arthur kill. The library lions president and leadership capital projects annual.
Bmcc professor named firstever poet laureate of staten island. The free staten island ferry connects the borough to manhattan and is a popular tourist attraction, providing views of the statue of liberty, ellis island, and lower manhattan. John carrere, a resident of staten island, helped select the dramatic hilltop site of borough hall, and was involved with the plan and development of the civic center. Across the harbor from manhattan is an island of adventure, curiosities, great food, and natural spaces. Staten islands 100yearold borough hall is the seat of government for the borough. A brief history of richmond county, staten island nygenweb. New brighton village hall, staten island forgotten new york. Community board 3 of staten island in an m11 south richmond zoning district, 10309. A free ferry ride away, staten island is home to several cultural attractions, worldclass shopping and accommodations, restaurants, and so much more. Cromwell, the first borough president, and some of the vanderbilts. The cozy comic book shop is set to close its doors to the public, much to the dismay of its loyal customers.
Staten island got its name after the dutch purchased the island from the munsee tribe in 1630. Richmond terrace is one of staten islands oldest and most traveled roadways. They named it after the staten generaal, the legislature that serves as the highes. Was the staten island airport shut down each night to ensure no peril to the.
Guide to staten island borough previously richmond county, new york ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage. It is located at 10 richmond terrace, next to the richmond county courthouse and opposite the st. Staten island borough hall contact phone number is. It begins at staten island borough hall across from the st. It was built in 1906 serving as borough of staten island in new york city. Staten island taking a walk through moravian cemetery in new dorp is like taking a walk through staten islands history. The shbg is accessible through public transportation via the staten island ferry and a quick bus ride on the s 40, or, the s 44 lines. Since no one person or website can provide all the information about any topic, this site also serves as a portal to other.
Nyc marriage index staten island 19451946 internet archive. Jun 18, 2019 a borough of manhattan community college professor has been named the firstever poet laureate of staten island. The free staten island ferry connects the borough across new york harbor to manhattan and is a tourist attraction that provides views of the statue of liberty, ellis island and lower manhattan. Sexual assault survivors rally at staten island borough. It is the seat of wagner college founded 1883 in rochester, moved in 1918 and the college of staten island of the city university of new york 1955 and a branch campus of st. For residents of other boroughs, staten islands beaches and parks are a retreat from the crowded city streets. Staten island borough hall address, contact number of. George emerages as staten islands new civic center when borough hall is dedicated. Staten island richmond county, ny genealogy site research resources for staten island background. In my later years i became very interested in the islands history. Staten island history collection a guide the new york public.
The beaux artsstyle structure, by the prominent architectural firm of carrere and. In celebration of the upcoming citywide parade to take place sunday, august 11, we joined to celebrate dominican heritage, culture, and food. Staten island borough hall staten island attractions. From 1pm4pm meet oneonone with borough hall staffers, city agencies, staten island cultural organizations and other community groups. In the present day, the staten island ferry provides the services of the ferry to 22 million people in a year in between st. Staten island, island and borough, new york city, southeastern new york state, u. Dec 03, 2006 richmond terrace begins at staten islands borough hall across from the ferry landing, and runs along staten islands northern shoredeadending at the arthur kill. Slce architects was selected to design a residence that would honor the history of the site.
Now, as you may remember, after reading the book the boy crisis by dr. In staten island, some of its main streets, such as victory boulevard, richmond terrace and arthur kill road all dead end at the waters edge. Staten island history pamphlets a special collection in. Staten island borough hall is the primary municipal building for the borough of staten island. It is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a subsidiary of the new york city transit authority, which in turn is an agency of the metropolitan transportation authority.
His books include one about the boroughs rich theater history, another about famous. George library center of the new york public library was opened on june 26, 1907. Big savings and low prices on borough hall, staten island, new york. Staten islanders often refer to their home as the forgotten borough.
Was the staten island airport shut down each night to ensure no peril to the patrons of the drivein theater. Corn exchange bank, new court house and borough hall staten island, n. Aug 26, 2012 staten island taking a walk through moravian cemetery in new dorp is like taking a walk through staten island s history. The initiative is managed by staten island borough president james oddos office of tourism and cultural affairs, an office created in 2017. The staten island ferry boat is single of the last remaining remnants of an entire ferryboat system in new york city that gives the services of transport people among manhattan and its prospect boroughs long earlier than any bridges were built. Corn exchange bank, new court house and borough hall staten. Its twisting and winding paths lead visitors to the final resting places of. Warren farrell and reaching out to him, he graciously accepted my invitation to speak at borough hall to explain his program, and to be part of our efforts to bring the program to staten island. Staten island was founded in 1524 by giovanni da verrazzano. Additional resources for staten island borough, new york genealogy land records may be found in the staten island borough, new york genealogy land records topic page of the familysearch catalog. For residents of other boroughs, staten island s beaches and parks are a retreat from the crowded city streets. A passage from an anonymous author in an illustrated sketch book of staten island, ny. Staten island usa, 10 richmond ter, staten island, ny 2020.
Since 1990 the borough president has acted as an advocate for the borough at the mayoral agencies, the city council, the new york state government, and corporations. The ferry is the simply nonvehicular form of transportation between staten. Irma and paul milstein division of united states history, local history and genealogy, the new york public library. The threestory building is recognized for its massive clock tower, which can be seen from the harbor, plus its stately stone center entrance. Top 20 best hotels near borough hall, staten island, new. Borough hall staten island 2020 all you need to know before. George theatre, and the waterfront richmond county saving bank ballpark, along with many other points of interest. Staten island is the third largest borough of new york city, yet it is the least populated and most suburban, often considered a stepchild of its larger siblings. The largest library on staten island, it was designed by carrere and hastings, architects of the neighboring borough hall and county court house. Staten island is located in the southernmost part of new york and is the lesserknown borough.
People first on richmond terrace transportation alternatives. Staten island courthouse 9 sitting on a hill above the ferry terminal, the courthouse waits all day for sunset to ignite its four copperclad towers like a quartet of torches. Since no one person or website can provide all the information about any topic, this site also serves as a portal to other organizations and resources that will hopefully help the researcher find the information they are seeking. Inside, the marble lobby features a slew of murals depicting staten island history, painted by frederick charles stahr. The island lies in new york harbor south of manhattan and between new jersey and brooklyn. Staten island learn more welcome this website offers information about staten island history that will not be found anywhere else on the internet. Thomas barlotta to table this application until dep approvals for sanitary sewers are presented to the. Staten island borough hall houses the borough presidents office, offices. Its industries and commerce, from 1886, describes new brighton as follows. Staten island s 100yearold borough hall is the seat of government for the island.
Created by the constitution and laws of the state of new york, the county clerk has been the chief recording officer of richmond county since 1683. Staten island is mostly residential but has some manufacturing. Far rockaway village hall probably was gone soon after the magistrates court left it in 1932. The building is spread over an area of about five acres.
We recommend booking staten island museum at snug harbor tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Oddo is the only republican borough president in new york city. Staten island borough hall new york, new york city hall. Appeal from decision of borough commissioner denying permission for construction of building that does not front on a legally mapped street. View all hotels near borough hall staten island on tripadvisor. Staten island history, from the staten island advance. English professor marguerite maria rivas will be officially appointed to the fouryear position by borough president james oddo, during a june 26 ceremony at staten island borough hall beginning at 6 p. Home bp james oddo news events initiatives resources. An incredible website about staten island, which includes many old photos and stories. Have not read it all but one that caught my eye was about a building on new street that was demolished in a 1937 flood. I have lived on staten island and until 1 12 years ago had never been inside borough hall. Top 20 best hotels near borough hall, staten island, new york. Staten island has a population of about 500,000 the least populated borough.
News, information and special events from the borough presidents office. These are images of the handwritten index of marriage affidavits, applications, and licenses for the borough of staten island richmond county in new york city for the years 1945 and 1946. Borough hall staten island 2020 all you need to know. Staten island island and borough, new york city, new. Flushing town hall flatbush town hall brooklyn borough hall edgewater village hall in stapleton.
John merven carrere 18581911 architect at the renowned firm of carrere and hastings, designers of the united states senate and house office buildings, staten island borough hall, the new york public library building on fifth avenue and branch libraries in st. Corn exchange bank, new court house and borough hall. It has a population of less than 500,000, making it the least populous borough. Walk through moravian cemetery, youll see names of people who have towns, streets, schools, and parks named. Staten island ny then and now paperback by thomas w. Welcome this website offers information about staten island history that will not be found anywhere else on the internet. This data was digitized from a set of 110 microfilms that covered the index to new york city marriage records for the years 19301972. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Shepherd is the undisputed resource for staten island preservation history and advocacy, the most essential call to find out what is happening in st.
The case for living in staten island intelligencer. They named it after the statengeneraal, the legislature that serves as the highest governing body in their home country. Staten island museum at snug harbor 2020 all you need to. Since 1911, field and glasshouse crops are a thriving business. Visit staten island was created in 2009 to highlight staten island as a fun, familyfriendly, and historical destination to visit. Was the staten island airport shut down each night to ensure no peril to the patrons of the.
The following are the main elements of the staten island collection, available at the st. Staten island borough, new york genealogy genealogy. Mention was made of it being where the richmond terrace houses are on jersey st. Thus, the staten island council on boys and men sicbm was born. Historical events staten island, richmond county, ny. Staten island is the only borough that is not connected to the new york city subway system. Jamaica town hall was demolished in 1940 newtown town hall was gone in 1966 long island citys hackett building bit the dust in 2007. The 25 best books about the history of new york citys boroughs. Since 1975 it is now officially the borough of staten island, richmond county. Staten island island and borough, new york city, new york.
Staten islands borough president is james oddo, a republican elected in november 20 with 69. George on staten island and whitehall street in lower manhattan. Visit borough hall staten island on your trip to staten island. With several smaller islands it forms richmond county and the staten island borough of new york city. Jan 03, 2015 flushing town hall flatbush town hall brooklyn borough hall edgewater village hall in stapleton. Staten island ferry history of staten island ferry about. By car, take 278 to the richmond roadclove road exits coming from either the east or the west and follow richmond terrace to the. This is a borough, rich in history and i hope to share some of that history with fellow native islanders and welcome all who have made staten island their home. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island.
A borough of manhattan community college bmcccuny professor has been named the firstever poet laureate of staten island. Copies of records on fhl microfilm and microfiche may be available for viewing at various family history centers. Staten island ferry history of staten island ferry. See all 3 staten island museum at snug harbor tours on tripadvisor. Matteo author tottenville is the southernmost part of new york state. Join us this sunday, january 26th at tottenville high school for our direct connect 2020 event. United states of america hotels, motels, resorts and inns. In staten island, some of its main streets, such as victory boulevard, richmond terrace and arthur kill road all dead end at. Borough president james oddo hosted a dominican heritage celebration at staten island borough hall. Staten island borough hall is the primary municipal building for the borough of staten island in. The staten island borough hall was built in 1906, while the new courthouse for richmond county was built in 1919.
Staten island borough hall is the primary municipal building for the borough of staten island in new york city. George for a rally to raise awareness for rape victims. George ferry terminal, and runs along the north shore, past the bayonne bridge, to the arthur kill. Just the murals depicting the history of staten island took almost an entire day. County advance, the new york daily tribune, and the evening post among. A borough of manhattan community college professor has been named the firstever poet laureate of staten island. Comic book store on staten island is calling it quits. The staten island advance listed 100 events in staten island history and asked readers to vote on the most significant.
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