National Register of Historic Places listings in Staten Island facts for kids

This page lists special places on Staten Island, also known as Richmond County, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. These are buildings, areas, or objects that are important to the history of the United States. By listing them, we help protect them for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the U.S. that are worth saving. These places could be buildings, neighborhoods, or even old battlefields. They are chosen because they have a special connection to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as important. It also helps protect it from being changed or destroyed, especially if federal money is involved in a project nearby. Some places are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks (NHL). These are places that have played a major role in the history of the entire nation.

Amazing Historic Places on Staten Island

Staten Island has many fascinating historic places. Let's explore some of them!

Famous Homes and Buildings

Many old homes on Staten Island tell stories of the past.

• Elizabeth Alice Austen House – Clear Comfort

This house at 2 Hylan Boulevard in Rosebank was listed in 1970. It was the home of Alice Austen, a famous photographer who took many pictures of New York City life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It's now a museum!

• Billiou-Stillwell-Perine House

Found at 1476 Richmond Road in Dongan Hills, this house was added to the list in 1976. It's one of the oldest houses on Staten Island, showing how people lived long ago.

• Building at One Pendleton Place

This building in New Brighton was listed in 2014. Built around 1860, it's a rare example of a "High Victorian Picturesque" style building in New York City. It looks like something out of a storybook!

• Boardman–Mitchell House

Located at 710 Bay Street in Stapleton, this house joined the list in 2012. It's another example of the beautiful old homes that make Staten Island special.

• Dr. Samuel MacKenzie Elliott House

You can find this house at 69 Delafield Place in West New Brighton. It was listed in 1980 and has a unique history.

• Gardiner-Tyler House

This house at 27 Tyler Street in West New Brighton was added in 1984. It's a great example of the architecture from its time.

• Hamilton Park Community Houses

These houses at 105 Franklin Avenue, 66 Harvard Avenue, and 32 Park Place in New Brighton were listed in 1983. They show how communities were built in the past.

• House at 5910 Amboy Road

This house in Prince's Bay was listed in 1982. It's a historic home that has stood for many years.

• Peter Houseman House

At 308 St. John Avenue in Westerleigh, this house was added in 1982. It's a piece of local history.

• Houses at 364 and 390 Van Duzer Street

These two houses in Stapleton were listed in 1982. They offer a glimpse into the past of the neighborhood.

• Kreischer House

Built around 1885, this house at 4500 Arthur Kill Road in Charleston was listed in 1982. It's known for its unique design.

• Kreuzer-Pelton House

This house at 1262 Richmond Terrace in West New Brighton was listed in 1973. It's another old home with a story.

• LaTourette House

This 1836 brick building on Richmond Hill in New Springville was listed in 1982. It's a beautiful Federal-style building that now serves as a clubhouse for a city golf course.

• McFarlane-Bredt House

Located at 30 Hylan Boulevard in Rosebank, this house was added in 1983.

• Moore-McMillen House

This house at 3531 Richmond Road in Egbertville was listed in 1980.

• Neville House

At 806 Richmond Terrace in New Brighton, this house was listed in 1977.

• New Brighton Village Hall

This historic building at 66 Lafayette Avenue in New Brighton was listed in 1978. It served as the village hall for New Brighton.

• Seguine House

This mansion at 440 Seguine Avenue in Lemon Creek was listed in 1980. It's a grand old home.

• Louis A. and Laura Stirn House

At 79 Howard Avenue in Grymes Hill, this house was listed in 2010.

• Caleb T. Ward Mansion

This mansion at 141 Nixon Avenue in Ward Hill was listed in 1982.

Important Forts and Military Sites

Staten Island has played a role in protecting New York City.

• Battery Weed

Located at the Fort Wadsworth Reservation, this battery was listed in 1972. It's a strong old fort that helped defend the harbor.

• Fort Tompkins Quadrangle

This part of Fort Wadsworth was listed in 1974. It's another important defensive structure.

• Fort Wadsworth

This entire fort, part of the Gateway NRA, was listed in 2022. It's one of the oldest military sites in the United States, guarding the entrance to New York Harbor for centuries.

• Miller Army Air Field Historic District

This historic district at New Dorp Lane in New Dorp Beach was listed in 1980. It was once an important air field for the army.

Churches and Spiritual Places

Many churches on Staten Island are also historic landmarks.

• Brighton Heights Reformed Church

Located at 320 St. Mark, this church in Brighton Heights was listed in 1982.

• Calvary Presbyterian Church

This church at 909 Castleton Avenue in West New Brighton was listed in 2002.

• Christ Church New Brighton (Episcopal)

At 76 Franklin Avenue in New Brighton, this church was listed in 2004.

• Church of St. Andrew (Episcopal)

This church at Arthur Kill and Old Mill Roads in Richmondtown was listed in 2000.

• Immanuel Union Church

This church complex at 693 Jewett Avenue in Westerleigh was listed in 2018. It was built as the main part of Prohibition Park in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto

This grotto at 36 Amity Street in Rosebank was listed in 2000. It's a special spiritual site.

• Reformed Church on Staten Island

At 54 Port Richmond Avenue in Port Richmond, this church was listed in 2005.

• St. Alban's Episcopal Church

This church at 76 St. Alban's Place in Eltingville was listed in 1982.

• St. Paul's Memorial Church and Rectory

At 225 St. Pauls Avenue in Stapleton, this church and its rectory were listed in 1980.

• Temple Emanu-El

This temple at 984 Post Avenue in Port Richmond was listed in 2007.

• Woodrow Methodist Church

At 1109 Woodrow Road in Woodrow, this church was listed in 1982.

Unique Landmarks and Structures

Staten Island also has other interesting historic sites.

• Conference House

Located on Hylan Boulevard in Tottenville, this house was listed in 1966. It's famous for hosting a peace conference during the American Revolutionary War.

• Edgewater Village Hall and Tappen Park

This historic area in Stapleton was listed in 1980. It includes the old village hall and a park.

• Garibaldi Memorial

At 420 Tompkins Avenue in Rosebank, this memorial was listed in 1980. It honors Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian general, and Antonio Meucci, an inventor.

• Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art

This unique museum at 338 Lighthouse Avenue in Egbertville was listed in 2009. It's designed to look like a Tibetan monastery.

• New Dorp Light

This lighthouse on Altamont Avenue in New Dorp was listed in 1973. Lighthouses are important for guiding ships.

• Office Building and U.S. Light-House Depot Complex

At 1 Bay Street in St. George, this complex was listed in 1983. It was once a major center for maintaining lighthouses.

• Old Orchard Shoal Light Station

This lighthouse in Lower New York Bay, south of New Dorp Beach, was listed in 2006. It helps ships navigate the bay.

• Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. Farmhouse

Now known as the Olmsted-Beil House, this farmhouse at 4515 Hylan Boulevard was listed in 2020. Frederick Law Olmsted was a famous landscape architect who designed Central Park.

• Sailors' Snug Harbor National Register District

This large area on Richmond Terrace in Livingston was listed in 1972. It was originally a home for retired sailors and is now a cultural center.

• Seaview Hospital

This hospital at 460 Brielle Avenue in Willowbrook was listed in 2005. It has a long history of caring for people.

• Silver Lake Cemetery

This cemetery at 926 Victory Boulevard in Silver Lake was listed in 2017.

• Staten Island Borough Hall and Richmond County Courthouse

This important government building on Richmond Terrace in St. George was listed in 1983. It's where many local decisions are made.

• Staten Island Light

This lighthouse on the southern side of Edinboro Road in Lighthouse Hill was listed in 2005. It helps guide ships into the harbor.

• STANDARD OIL COMPANY NO. 16 (harbor tug)

This historic tugboat, located at 3001 Richmond Terrace in Mariners Harbor, was listed in 2001. It's a reminder of the busy shipping history of New York.

• Voorlezer's House

This house on Arthur Kill Road in Richmondtown was listed in 1966. It's believed to be the oldest known schoolhouse in the United States.

• West Bank Light Station

This lighthouse in lower New York Bay, east of New Dorp Beach, was listed in 2007.

Cemeteries with History

Cemeteries can also be historic places, telling us about the people who lived before us.

• Richmond Terrace Cemeteries

These three cemeteries at 1562 Richmond Terrace and 25 Van Street in West New Brighton were listed in 2016. They were started between 1802 and 1866 and hold the graves of many important early residents of Staten Island.

• Sylvan Grove Cemetery

Established in 1795, this cemetery at Victory Boulevard and Glen Street in Travis–Chelsea was listed in 2015. Many people important to the development of Staten Island are buried here.

• Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum

This cemetery and mausoleum at 2205 Richmond Road in New Dorp was listed in 2021. It's the resting place of the famous Vanderbilt family.

See also

• Statewide: National Register of Historic Places listings in New York
• Citywide: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx
• List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Staten Island