Friday, August 29, 2014

Staten Island, New York City - Snug Harbor Cultural Center

The Snug Harbor Cultural Center is an 83-acre (34 ha) site in Richmond Terrace, located on the North Shore of Staten Island in New York City. Opened in 1833, it is a collection of 28 buildings constructed during the 19th century and was once the home for retired mariners. The architecture of the buildings at Snug Harbor are in various designs including Greek Revival, Beaux Arts, Victorian, and Italianate. The grounds are extensively landscape and a has a feel of a small town square or college campus.

Snug Harbor on Staten Island, New York City
Entrance to Snug Harbor by Shannon

Snug Harbor on Staten Island, New York City
Northern buildings at Snug Harbor by Dmadeo

Snug Harbor on Staten Island, New York City
A cottage at Snug Harbor by GK tramrunner

Snug Harbor on Staten Island, New York City
The Matrons Cottage by Thomas Good

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