Staten island history books

Other islands under staten island jurisdiction are. The staten island zoo got its start when barrett park was acquired in 1930 after julia hardin d. Internet archive every name index to history of richmond county staten island, new york 1887 source. Portions of the collection are displayed in museum galleries and house museums at historic richmond town. Three bridges connect staten island to new jersey, and the verrazanonarrows bridge connects to brooklyn. Check back often for new information on staten islands past. Such is the story of cropsey an urban legend that sprung to. And while the islands obsession with hair gel and mozzarella borders on abnormal, far more frightening things have happened in new york citys forgotten borough.

Staten island is a bedroom community within one of the largest cities in the world. Staten island, island and borough, new york city, southeastern new york state, u. From its discovery to the present time, part 1 richard mather bayles l. Books and lookups staten island, richmond county, ny. It is the least populated borough, and often considered a stepchild of its larger siblings. Staten island stories johns hopkins university press books. The island lies in new york harbor south of manhattan and between new jersey and brooklyn. Staten island history collection a guide the new york. The staten island advance listed 100 events in staten island history and asked readers to vote on the most significant. She is also the coauthor of a book on home health care. Lundrigan is a school psychologist and has a private practice in new jersey. Hilton, a railroad and ferry buff and author of several books. Matteo author tottenville is the southernmost part of new york state.

Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york, volume 2. Thousands of digitized papers come from the collections of historic richmond town, the staten island museum and the new york public library. Davis constitute a fascinating portion of the archives. I didnt know a lot of history he mentions in the book. Join native authors theresa anarumo and maureen seaberg as they document the hidden history of staten island. The engines reverberations still massage your feet. These collections are supplemented by atlases, directories and works by staten. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A large online collection of historical staten island papers from the 1830s to the 1920s. See the staten history history bibliography for a complete listing. The staten island historical societys collections tell the story of the american experience through the lives of staten islanders. Longfellow is the author of the secret magdalene and other books. You need to do a find on the book title or scroll thru the books. Staten island through time local and regional history books.

Buy my staten island books photos of old staten island. About the author born and raised in midland beach, now residing in south beach and living all my life on staten island. The hosts profile staten island culture and history, including major attractions such as the staten island ferry, historic richmondtown, the conference house. She grew up on staten island and is a lifelong lover of staten island history. The staten island ferry is a passenger ferry route operated by the new york city department of transportation. For postrevolutionary records, the staten island institute of arts and sciences is the best resource around. The online collections database was created for the study of selected items that may not be on display. One of the clubs founding members sold me these great books about staten island. The natural science and history collections and archives are mainly dedicated to learning about and exploring staten islands archaeological, environmental, and historical past.

With several smaller islands it forms richmond county and the staten island borough of new york city. Staten island may be the forgotten borough of new york city, but it has no shortage of authors. The richmond county advance from 18860410 to 19100817 is available for viewing in adobe file format. The name is associated with an old 1859 restaurant on staten island. Author john subletts nostalgic books touch the hearts of fellow staten islanders. Staten island island and borough, new york city, new. But with staten island stories, claire jimenez shines a spotlight on the imagined lives of the islanders. Fewer than half a million people live there, the smallest population of any of the five boroughs. This is a list of authors who have either been born and raised, lived or are closely associated with the island. Staten island is a borough of new york city, coterminous with richmond county, in the u.

Hidden history of staten island and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Every name index a geographical history of the state of new york, 1853 richmond county source. Hidden history of staten island by theresa anarumo. Davis page images at hathitrust staten island and staten islanders, new york, the grafton press, 1909, by richmond borough association of. Its history, vital records, and gravestone inscriptions staten island, ny. This book neatly illustrates the history of the ferries that take commuters and tourists on 20minute rides between lower manhattan and staten. The smell of overcooked hot dogs still consumes the concession stand. Staten island history, from the staten island advance. Staten island newspapers from 1833 i have been told that it is far from complete. Milestone documents, the decades, great events from history, great lives from history. Salmon, retired curator of history at the staten island. Barberi plows into a concrete maintenance pier in st. Staten island history books texaco introduced premium grade sky chief gasoline in 1938.

Barrett a major in the civil war and staten island civic leader, willed property she owned to the city. The archives of the staten island museum contains thousands of books covering five centuries. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Memorial publishing company, 1900 staten island new york, n. Haunted history of staten island macken, lynda lee, macken, lynda lee on. Every name index every name index to history of richmond county staten island, new york, 1877 source.

So many good books came up in the process that we decided to save some. Tottenville historical society, staten island, new york. Anna leonowens, who worked with the kings children in the court of siam and was the basis for the king and i, came back to staten island to write about her experiences and run a school for children. History csi library at cuny college of staten island library. Searching deep into staten island s fascinating history has helped satisfy john louis subletts overwhelming curiosity and even earned him a little money. Search each of these databases for staten island to find the full text of hundreds of books and articles that mention staten island. Originally named staaten eylandt allegedly by henry hudson. Staten island telephone directory nypl digital collections. Sublett selfpublished the books through amazon, and also sells them on his website, john sublett of south beach, a staten. Inspired by geoffrey chaucers the canterbury tales, this collection of loosely linked tragicomic short stories travels across time to explore defining moments in the islands history, from the 2003 staten island ferry crash and the new. Its heartwarming to learn something new about ones birthplace. Roughly triangular, the island has about 35 miles 56 km of waterfront and an area of almost 60 square miles 155. History of richmond county staten island, new york from.

Staten island ny then and now paperback by thomas w. Irma and paul milstein division of united states history, local history and genealogy, the new york public library. The story of the manhattanstaten island ferry is told in a new 64. A passenger railroad runs along the south shore to the northeast end of the island, which is called saint george. No exact match for staten island and its people a history 1609 1929 by charles w leng and william t davis. Secret staten island has been an online staten island, ny history source since 2005. Staten island history collection a guide the new york public. The brand was souped up further with detergent in 1954, and it changed its name to texaco super unleaded in 1982. Provides general information about historical eras, events, and figures.

The art collection contains a vast array of artwork that spans from ancient civilizations to present works by staten islanders. You omitted considerable amount of genealogy on the denyse family because staten islanders didnt want it. The making of america is a digital library of primary sources in american social history. As a result, staten islands history has been largely overlooked. Staten island history books score metal detecting youtube. Grant citynew dorp, staten island forgotten new york. Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york ira. By ann marie barron for the staten island advance on august 14, 2014 at 5.

The conference or billopp house, staten island, new york source. More than 16,000 books focusing on history, art, and nature are housed within the library. History of richmond county staten island, new york. Comprised of 62 towns staten island, founded in 1661 formerly richmond borough, renamed staten island in 1975. Morriss memorial history of staten island by ira k. Richmond, new york city, named after the duke of richmond, son of king charles ii of england. The ferry operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with boats leaving every 15 to 20. History of staten island ferry told in an illustrated booklet. Covers all branches of world history, including political, military, economic, social and cultural, as well as the history of science, technology, and medicine. Full text history reference books from salem press. Old families of staten island excerpted from annals of staten island by j. The 25 best books about the history of new york citys boroughs.