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District of Staten Island
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Richmondtown, Staten Island

Richmondtown, is a neighborhood on Staten Island in New York City, New York, in the United States. Originally known as Coccles Town (sometimes misreckoned as Cuckolds Town) because of the abundance of oyster and clam shells found in the waters of the nearby Fresh Kills, Richmondtown gained its present name in 1728 when the village now preserved as Historic Richmond Town was founded.

Located at 40.5689, -74.1339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Staten Island

Staten Island Greenbelt

The Staten Island Greenbelt is a system of contiguous public parkland and natural areas in the central hills of the New York City borough of Staten Island. It is the second largest component of the parks owned by the City of New York and is maintained by the city's Department of Parks and Recreation.

Located at 40.5885, -74.1391 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Urban public parks, Parks in Staten Island

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, located on residential Lighthouse Hill in the Egbertville neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City, United States, is home to one of the United States' most extensive collections of Himalayan artifacts. The museum was created by Jacques Marchais, an American woman, to serve as a bridge between the West and the rich ancient and cultural traditions of Tibet and the Himalayan region.

Located at 40.5763, -74.1383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in New York City, Asian art museums in New York, Art museums established in 1947, Museums in Staten Island, Tibetan art, Art museums in New York City, 1947 establishments in the United States

Historic Richmond Town

Historic Richmond Town is a living history village and museum complex in the neighborhood of Richmondtown, Staten Island, in New York City. It is located near the geographical center of the island, at the junction of Richmond Road and Arthur Kill Road. It was formerly a county seat and commercial center which included the former courthouse of Richmond County, coterminous with the borough of Staten Island.

Located at 40.5713, -74.1458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Historic Richmond Town, Museums in Staten Island, Living museums in New York, Open air museums in New York, History of the Thirteen Colonies, History of New York, Houses in Staten Island, Town history

Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island

The Moravian Cemetery at 2205 Richmond Road in New Dorp on Staten Island, New York is the largest cemetery on the island. Opened in 1740, it is situated on the southeastern foot of the Todt Hill ridge, and to its southwest is High Rock Park, one of the constituent parks of the Staten Island Greenbelt.

Located at 40.58, -74.1167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cemeteries in New York City, History of the America (North) Province of the Moravian Church, Vanderbilt family, Cemeteries in Staten Island, Moravian Church cemeteries

Monsignor Farrell High School

Monsignor Farrell High School is a Catholic secondary school located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York. Opened in 1961, the school was named in honor of Monsignor Joseph Farrell, a prominent Catholic priest, as well as a religious, political and community leader on Staten Island. The school motto of Vir Fidelis, translated from Latin, means "faithful man".

Located at 40.5672, -74.1256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Boys' schools in the United States, Christian Brother (Irish) secondary schools, Educational institutions established in 1961, Schools in Staten Island, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New York City

Lighthouse Hill, Staten Island

Lighthouse Hill is the name of a hill, and the neighborhood situated thereon, in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Lighthouse Hill is situated to the north of Richmondtown, south of Todt Hill, and west of Grant City.

Located at 40.5781, -74.135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Staten Island

Battle of Staten Island

The Battle of Staten Island was a raid by Continental Army troops under Major General John Sullivan against British forces on Staten Island on August 22, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. After British Lieutenant General William Howe sailed with most of his army from New York in July, the Americans recognized that the British position on Staten Island was vulnerable, and planned an attack.

Located at 40.5763, -74.1448 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1777 in the United States, Conflicts in 1777, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles involving Great Britain, New York in the American Revolution, New Jersey in the American Revolution, History of Staten Island, 1777 in New Jersey, 1777 in New York

Oakwood Heights (Staten Island Railway station)

Oakwood Heights is a Staten Island Railway station in the neighborhood of Oakwood, Staten Island, New York. It is located on an open cut at Guyon Avenue and Railroad Avenue on the main line. It has two side platforms and beige painted walls. The north end has an overpass bridge with two exits, one to Oak Avenue on northbound platform side, and the other to Cedarview Avenue the southbound platform side. This station is used frequently by students of the nearby Monsignor Farrell High School.

Located at 40.5647, -74.1269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Staten Island Railway stations

New Dorp (Staten Island Railway station)

New Dorp is a Staten Island Railway station in the neighborhood of New Dorp, Staten Island, New York. It is located on an open cut at New Dorp Lane and Railroad Avenue on the main line. It has two side platforms and orange colored walls and railings. The northbound platform has a 20-foot high concrete wall, while the sountbound platform has a hill. The north exit leads to New Dorp Lane where the stationhouse is located, while the south exit leads to Rose Avenue.

Located at 40.5736, -74.1171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Staten Island Railway stations

Staten Island Technical High School

Staten Island Technical High School, commonly called Staten Island Tech or SITHS, was founded in 1988. Located in Staten Island, New York City, the school is operated by the New York City Department of Education. In 2005 Staten Island Tech became the only Specialized High School in Staten Island. It consistently ranks among the best schools in New York City in graduation rate, Regents test scores, and attendance.

Located at 40.5679, -74.1153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Public high schools in New York City, Specialized high schools in New York City, Schools in Staten Island, Magnet schools in New York, 1988 establishments in New York, Educational institutions established in 1988

Rose and Crown Tavern

General William Howe was billeted with his aides-de-camp in this farmhouse and tavern at New Dorp, Staten Island, in 1776, when 30,000 British and Hessian soldiers were encamped on the island awaiting orders to invade New York City (at the time limited to the southern part of Manhattan Island) via Long Island by crossing the Narrows. The general was known to have read the Declaration of Independence to his troops at this tavern.

Located at 40.5757, -74.12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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New York in the American Revolution, Staten Island, Military history of New York City

Crocheron House

Jacob Crocheron, a Staten Island native and Manhattan merchant, built this house c.1819 to serve as his retirement residence. Details of its exterior and interior structure show the influence of the Federal-period architecture of the lower Hudson Valley. It was relocated to Historic Richmond Town from Greenridge.

Located at 40.5721, -74.1447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses in Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town

Lookout Place

Lookout Place or Fort Hill (also known as Fort Izard) was an American Revolutionary War British garrison, or earthen mound-fortress roughly 44 feet square at the top of La Tourette Hill in Historic Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York. The redoubt was constructed in 1776 by British Regulars during the occupation of Richmond County.

Located at 40.5806, -74.146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1776 in the United States, New York in the American Revolution, Buildings and structures in Staten Island

The Britton Cottage

The Britton Cottage was the residence of Nathaniel Lord Britton, a botanist and the creator of the New York Botanical Garden. The house was originally located at the intersection of New Dorp Lane and Cedar Grove Avenue in the New Dorp Beach section of Staten Island, New York. The oldest section of the cottage dates to 1671, with additions in the mid-18th century. It is constructed of stone and timberframe components. Dr.

Located at 40.572, -74.1459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses in Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town

Boehm House

The Boehm House is located at 75 Arthur Kill Road/Richmond Road. This 1750 house, relocated from Greenridge as a part of Historic Richmondtown, was typical of rural New York during the American Revolution. Also on view: an exhibit of early building techniques and restorations.

Located at 40.5717, -74.1473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1750, Historic Richmond Town, Houses in Staten Island

Lake-Tysen House

The Guyon-Lake-Tysen House is a spacious farmhouse with Dutch and Flemish architectural details was built by Joseph Guyon on his farmstead in Oakwood, Staten Island in the United States. Most of its original interior woodwork, including both Georgian and Federal styles of paneling remains intact. Based on the style and proportions of the house, it would be considered a middle to upper class dwelling.

Located at 40.5721, -74.1454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Historic Richmond Town, Museums in Staten Island, Living museums in New York, Open air museums in New York, History of the Thirteen Colonies, History of New York, Houses in Staten Island

The Stephens-Black House

The Stephens-Black House is a 19th century house featured in Historic Richmond Town on Staten Island, New York City. The deed to the Stephens-Black House suggests that its construction began shortly after 2 February 1837. It is located on a 25 by 100 foot plot at the corners of Center Street and Court Place. It was built in a modified Greek Revival style which is most apparent in the eyebrow windows located on the third level of the home.

Located at 40.5713, -74.1455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Historic Richmond Town, Houses in Staten Island

Treasure House

The Treasure House, in Staten Island, NYC, USA, dates to about 1700 with additions in 1740, 1790 and 1860. Samuel Grasset, a tanner and leather worker, built the original section of the house. A cord wainer (shoemaker), inn-keeper, stonemason, and coach trimmer were all later owners of the house in subsequent centuries, as well as a number of local businesses occupying the structure.

Located at 40.5721, -74.1472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Historic Richmond Town, Houses in Staten Island

John Bennett House

The John Bennett House was built in 1839 with an addition built in 1854, was built as part of a real estate development near the Third County Courthouse in Historic Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York. This Greek Revival style residence was home to shipping merchant John Bennett and his family from c.1848-1917. The building later served as a restaurant. A seasonal cafe and restaurant is located in the cellar bakery and is accessible from Richmond Road.

Located at 40.5718, -74.1456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1839, Historic Richmond Town, Houses in Staten Island

Third County Courthouse

The Third County Courthouse is an 1837 Greek Revival building at 302 Center Street in Historic Richmond Town, near the center of Staten Island, New York. Preceded by two smaller courthouses, it was the Richmond County Courthouse during most of the nineteenth century and was in use until 1919, when it was replaced by the Richmond County Courthouse in St. George.

Located at 40.5708, -74.1456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1837, Courthouses in New York, Buildings and structures in Staten Island, Landmarks in New York City, Historic Richmond Town

New Dorp Light

The New Dorp Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the New Dorp section of Staten Island, New York. Funds for the lighthouse were approved by Congress August 31, 1852 and the structure was completed in 1856. The lighthouse, built to serve as a rear range light to mark Swash Channel (a shipping channel in Lower New York Bay), was built by Richard Carlow, who also built the similar Chapel Hill and Point Comfort Range Lights in New Jersey around the same time.

Located at 40.5808, -74.12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lighthouses completed in 1856, Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York City, Buildings and structures in Staten Island, 1856 establishments in the United States

Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Staten Island, New York)

The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 90 Third Street, Staten Island, New York City. It was established in 1922.

Located at 40.5751, -74.1178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious organizations established in 1922, Roman Catholic churches in New York, Churches in Staten Island

St. Charles's Church (Staten Island, New York)

The Church of St. Charles is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 644 Clawson Street Staten Island, New York City. It was established in 1960.

Located at 40.5633, -74.1174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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St. Patrick's Church (Staten Island, New York)

The Church of St. Patrick is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located in Staten Island, New York City. The parish was established in 1862. The early Romanesque Revival-style building, built c.1860, was declared a New York City Landmark on February 20, 1968.

Located at 40.5705, -74.1436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in New York, Churches in Staten Island, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1862, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Romanesque Revival architecture in New York, Religious organizations established in 1862