Prince's Bay, Staten Island facts for kids
Prince's Bay is a neighborhood on the South Shore of Staten Island, New York City. It is bordered by Huguenot to the north and Pleasant Plains to the west. To the south, it meets the Raritan Bay. This area is represented by local politicians in the New York State Senate, Assembly, and City Council.
Many people sometimes say "Princess Bay" or "Prince Bay" by mistake. It is thought that the area was first called Princess Bay. A map from 1776 even shows it as Princess Bay. The local United States Post Office officially uses the name "Princes Bay Station." Prince's Bay shares its ZIP Code (10309) with nearby neighborhoods like Charleston and Pleasant Plains. The western part of Prince's Bay is now often known as Rossville.
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Exploring Prince's Bay History
The area grew faster after 1860. This was when the Staten Island Railway line was extended to Tottenville. The Prince's Bay station is located under Seguine Avenue.
Prince's Bay started as a fishing village. Its oysters were very famous. "Prince's Bay Oysters" were even served in fancy restaurants in Manhattan and London. A large factory, the S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company, used to be by the water. It was once the biggest employer on all of Staten Island. The factory closed in 1972. The land where the factory stood is now empty.
Wolfe's Pond Park is a city park in the northeast part of the neighborhood. Lemon Creek flows into the pond in the park. The creek then goes west through land that once had farms. It eventually reaches the Arthur Kill.
Prince's Bay and other Staten Island South Shore communities were once popular spots for summer homes. Many people from Manhattan owned these homes. However, this changed when the water became more polluted in the mid-1900s. The neighborhood also had small hotels. The Christmas Tree Inn was one of the most well-known.
One block west of the Christmas Tree Inn is the South Campus of Staten Island University Hospital. This hospital is the southernmost acute-care facility in both New York City and New York State. In recent years, the waterfront area has been improved. Many nice single-family homes have been built there. This has made it one of the wealthier areas on Staten Island.
Discovering Prince's Bay Landmarks
The Abraham Manee House is one of the oldest houses in New York City. Parts of the house date back to 1670. The main part of the building was built in 1690. It is a New York City Landmark. The house is located at 509 Seguine Avenue.
The Seguine Mansion is another historic house. It has an equestrian center with peacocks and horses. Some parts of this home also date back to 1670. It has been recognized as an important historic site.
Wolfe's Pond Park and Lemon Creek Park are both in Prince's Bay. These parks offer fun for everyone. They have playgrounds for children. There are also open fields for sports like football, baseball, and soccer. You can find running trails there too. The parks even have separate dog parks for big and small dogs.
The House at 5910 Amboy Road is a historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Learning in Prince's Bay
Public Libraries for Kids
The New York Public Library operates the Huguenot Park Branch. This library serves Prince's Bay and nearby areas. It is located at 830 Huguenot Avenue. The branch first opened in January 1985.
Schools in Prince's Bay
Prince's Bay is home to Margaret Gioiosa Elementary School (P.S. 3). It also has Elias Bernstein Intermediate School (I.S. 7). St. Joseph-St. Thomas is a private Catholic school. It teaches students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade.
Getting Around Prince's Bay
Prince's Bay has its own Staten Island Railway station. It is called the Prince's Bay station.
Local buses also serve the area. The S55, S56 buses run on Seguine Avenue. The S59, S78 buses travel along Hylan Boulevard. For trips to Manhattan, there are express buses. These include the SIM25, SIM2, and SIM24.
In 2018, officials were studying a plan for a fast ferry service. This ferry would connect Prince's Bay to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan.
See also
In Spanish: Prince's Bay (Staten Island) para niños
