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The Big Apple Greeter Guide to
Snug Harbor
originally a home for aged seamen, Snug Harbor Cultural Center is the product
of more than 30 years of restoration converting a 19th century retirement home into
a regional arts center with museum and arts programs. Surrounded by a tall iron fence,
shaded by century-old Norwegian maples and Austrian pines, Snug Harbor is one
of the most architecturally and historically significant sites in the country.
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text by marianne gennari.
graphic design by joy makon.
photographs by paul katcher.
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The Big Apple Greeter Guide to
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Where is Snug Harbor?
Located in Northern Staten Island, Snug Harbor is
bordered along the north by the Kill Van Kull. It is
bordered on the south by Randall
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About Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor’s history dates back to 1801 when New
York tycoon Captain Robert Richard Randall was
distressed by the number of former merchant seamen
who were homeless and ill on the streets of New York
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the 1830s, homeless seamen were gathered up and
transported to their new home on Staten Island where
they were provided for life with housing, meals,
entertainment and the best medical care that was
available at that time. The grounds today are host to a
full cultural community that also preserves the history
Harbor.
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It’s Easy to Get to Snug Harbor:
Getting to Snug Harbor is an easy 3 step process.
M step 1 by subway: Take the 1 or R trains to
South Ferry and transfer on the street level to the
Staten Island Ferry.
step 2 by ferry: Near the South Ferry subway station,
catch the staten island ferry. The ferry is free and
leaves approximately every half hour.
step 3 by bus: As you leave the St. George ferry
terminal in Staten Island, follow the crowds to ramp d
to catch the S40 bus for a short ride to Snug Harbor.
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Things to See and Do in Snug Harbor
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center and botanical
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garden at 1000 Richmond Terrace is one of New York’s
unique architectural
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The 83-acre property is home to the city’s first
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landmarks, including
the finest example
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of Greek Revival architecture in America. It is also listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. Snug
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Harbor’s historic grounds and buildings
splendid gardens, museums, theaters, educational
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opportunities,
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http://www.snug-harbor.org.
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greeter’s secret:
Captain Thomas Melville, a retired sea
captain and brother to Herman Melville,
author of Moby Dick, was governor of
Snug Harbor from 1867 to 1884.
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children’s museum
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Garden is the new york chinese scholar’s garden,
the first authentic garden of its type in the United States.
Located on a terraced hillside, the garden contains
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greeter’s secrets:
example of Ming culture. A
The White Garden in the
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Staten Island11Botanical
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Garden
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Vita Sackville-West’s
famous
constructed the garden which
garden at Sissinghurst
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features
courtyards,
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and a teahouse. Learn more
Look for the mosaic
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secret garden. Modeled after French and
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pathways that lead to a walled secret garden.
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moat. The Secret Garden is based on the children’s classic
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interactive exhibits and8creative workshops10with
hands-on experience to nurture creativity. Fun for the
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http://statenislandkids.org.
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Snug Harbor’s oldest building, dating from 1833. A
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prime example of Greek
the hall
boasts a notable ceiling mural crowned by a skylight
dome with gilded weathervane. The hall contains a
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gardens.
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gardens
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Tuscan Garden, along with contemporary styles. Opened
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historic monuments
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collection11 preserves
and interprets the art, writings, and historical maritime
boast hexagonal slate shingles, wide porches and arched
artifacts of the distinguished marine artist, John A.
dormer windows.
Noble. The collection contains lithographs, paintings,
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in 1975 by a group of professional artists who wanted
and the artist’s houseboat studio. Considered one
to give Staten Island a home where quality art
of the finest small museums in the city; the collection
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instruction, exhibitions and events could take place.
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Snug Harbor.
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programs and
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public and are structured to promote knowledge and
http://www.noblemaritime.org/index.htm.
art appreciation to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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art 14 For more information, see their website at
was founded with a focus on artists who live or have
http://www.artlab.info.
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the history of Staten Island or Snug Harbor. Unlike
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to mount large shows and large works as well as
outdoor sculpture. For more information, see
http://www.snug-harbor.org/newhouse.html.
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is the neptune fountain
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recreation
of the original work that had been cast in
1892. The replica was based on original photographs and
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now resides in the Visitor’s Center. The fountain
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which offers silk
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garden-related
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14 When It’s Time to Eat
r.h. tugs at 1115 Richmond Terrace is 2 blocks west of Snug Harbor
and overlooks the busy Kill Van Kull waterway.
The restaurant offers a
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full bar and a varied lunch and dinner menu as well as a Sunday jazz
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brunch.
Entertainment is often
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east gate. Offering
and a balcony supported by cast-iron
southwestern cuisine and an
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Blues offers jazz and blues
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the second
the music of local bands
oldest standing concert hall in the city.
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the hall is still used for musical
of beers from around the
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