This early 20th-century, New York City landmark has been serving the city since it was built. The Staten Island Borough Hall was created by Carrere & Hastings, one of the reputed architect firms of that era and is perched on a hilltop. This bricked, French Renaissance structure has a gigantic French roof and is home to various civic offices including the borough president's. This magnificent, three story building features ornate rock trimming, beautiful murals depicting various events of the Staten Island's history, Doric pillars and a high clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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The Staten Island Lighthouse or the Ambrose Channel Range Light towers at 90 feet (27.43 meters) on Richmond Hill. This beautiful, octagonal shaped tower is made of bricks and has a gray rock base. It features a winding staircase which takes you to the watch-room. The keeper's house is located nearby and is designed in a similar way with spacious rooms. It is now a private home. The lighthouse still serves mariners entering the Ambrose Channel and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Constructed in 1847, Fort Tompkins Quadrangle or Fort Tompkin is a fort situated in Staten Island. During the Revolutionary War, the fort was taken over by the British troops and they expanded it further. The fort is now linked with Fort Wadsworth, and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
St. George is one of the many busy neighborhoods of Staten Island. This area was named after George Law, who had initially purchased the waterfront area and later, sold it to Erastus Wiman, another businessman. This locality has its fair share of tourist attractions and entertainment venues that include the Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences, National Lighthouse Museum, St. George Theatre, Staten Island September 11 Memorial and St. George Library Center. Many movie sequences were shot here and St. George was also home to various actors including Paul Newman. A visit to this neighborhood makes for a fun-filled and interesting day picnic.
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The renowned Tappen Park, a public park within the Stapleton region of Staten Island boasts of the exquisite Edgewater Village Hall. It is a monumental former village hall that was constructed in 1889. It was incorporated in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Voorlezer's House was built in the late 17th century and currently stands as one of the oldest buildings in the city. The building was originally built as a residence for the Dutch voorlezer or lay reader and was also used as a school, place of worship, and congregation center. The building has undergone numerous renovations over the years to give it structural stability and design it in the image of its original self. The interior of the house is furnished with reproduction furniture and paintings and also houses a number of artifacts.
Erected in the Lighthouse Hill area of Staten Island, The Crimson Beech also known as The Cass House is a beautiful piece of architecture constructed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It dates back to 1959 CE and features a Usunian architectural style. This is one of the only residences created by Frank Wright in the city. It consists of an L-shaped structure built with Masonite. There are mahogany panelings in the interiors.
