Annadale, Staten Island facts for kids
Annadale is a neighborhood on the South Shore of Staten Island in New York City. It's a place where many families live.
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The Story of Annadale's Name
Annadale got its name around 1860. It was named after Anna Seguine. Her family, the Seguines, were Huguenots. Huguenots were French people who came to the South Shore a long time ago. Another nearby neighborhood, Huguenot, is also named after them. Seguine Avenue is a main road named after this family too.
The Spanish Camp
In 1929, people from Spain bought land near the Annadale shoreline. They started a community called the Spanish Camp. At first, people lived in tents. Later, they built small homes called bungalows. At the end of the 1900s, this area was bought. The old buildings were taken down. Now, several large, new homes stand there.
Exploring Annadale's Nature
Annadale used to have many forests. But much of this woodland was cleared in the late 1900s. This made room for new homes. However, a city park in the middle of the neighborhood was turned into a special place. It became a wildlife preserve.
Blue Heron Park Preserve
This preserve is called Blue Heron Park Preserve. It covers 222 acres (about 898,000 square meters). Much of it has ponds, swamps, and small streams. These waters flow into the nearby Raritan Bay. It's a great place to see nature.
Different Parts of Annadale
The northwestern part of Annadale is often seen as its own neighborhood. It is known as Arden Heights. Southeast Annadale also feels like a separate area. This part of Annadale is often linked with Blue Heron Park.
Learning and Libraries
The New York Public Library has a branch that serves Annadale. It's called the Huguenot Park Branch. You can find it at 830 Huguenot Avenue. This library branch opened in January 1985. It helps people in Annadale and other nearby areas.
Getting Around Annadale
Annadale has good ways to get around. The Staten Island Railway has a stop here. It's called the Annadale Station. You can find it at Amboy Road and Annadale Road.
Bus Routes
Local buses also serve Annadale. These include the S55, S59, S78 routes. For faster travel, there are express buses. These are the SIM2, SIM4, SIM23, SIM24 routes.
Major Roads
The Korean War Veterans Parkway also passes through Annadale. This road helps people travel across Staten Island.
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