Picturesque Staten Island, the Gateway to New York Harbor, in Pen and Pencil
Author: Staten Island Amusement Co
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Published: 1886
Total Pages: 46
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Author: Staten Island Amusement Co
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Published: 1886
Total Pages: 46
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Published: 1886
Total Pages: 46
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 268
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Theresa Anarumo
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2019-04-29
Total Pages: 173
ISBN-13: 1439663548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake the ferry to this New York City borough and discover its colorful secrets, in a quirky history packed with facts and photos. Staten Island has a rich and fascinating cultural legacy that few people outside New York City's greenest borough know about. Chewing gum was invented on the island with the help of Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna. Country music legend Roy Clark got his start as a virtuoso guitar player on the Staten Island Ferry. Anna Leonowens, who worked with the king's children in the Court of Siam and was the basis for The King and I, came back to Staten Island to write about her experiences and run a school for children. Join native Staten Islanders Theresa Anarumo and Maureen Seaberg as they document the hidden history of the borough with these stories, and many more
Author: Staten Island Association of Arts and Science
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Published: 1914
Total Pages: 356
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Staten Island Museum
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2014-09-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1439647062
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake a ride on the Staten Island Ferry and explore the rich history behind New York's maritime attraction. Considered the "Best Ride in New York City," the Staten Island Ferry has been immortalized over the years in art, literature, film, and music. In the 19th century, cross-bay ferry riders complained of dangerous and unreliable private service. On October 25, 1905, the newly incorporated City of New York assumed ownership of the service, and the Borough class--the Brooklyn, Bronx, Richmond, Queens, and Manhattan ferryboats--was introduced. These were the largest ferries on the East Coast and made the crossing in 22.5 minutes. Today, the ferry is recognized as a New York icon and a symbol of the borough. A favorite destination for tourists, the Staten Island Ferry carries 22 million passengers annually. On a typical day, 109 trips move about 70,000 people across the harbor, making the Staten Island Ferry one of the most reliable forms of mass transit in the city.
Author: Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences
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Published: 1914
Total Pages: 712
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Published: 1913
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Thomas W. Matteo EdD
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2017-04-03
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1439660034
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLocated at the entrance to New York Harbor, Staten Island has had a front-row seat to many of the comings and goings of the New World. From the early European explorers, such as Verrazano and Hudson, to the waves of immigrants coming in steerage, the island would be part of a gateway to a great continent. Some visitors stayed briefly, while others would go no further and would make the island their forever home. Those who called Staten Island home would include inventors, business leaders, writers, athletes, politicians, and artists. Some famous islanders include industry titan Cornelius Vanderbilt; inventor Antonio Meucci; Central Park visionary Frederick Law Olmsted; poet Edwin Markham; silent film star Mabel Normand; and singers Christina Aguilera, Joan Baez, and members of Wu-Tang Clan. All these would play a role in the development of Staten Island, a borough of New York City and sister to one of the world's great metropolises.
Author: Catherine St. Jean
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2003-11-14
Total Pages: 35
ISBN-13: 1477165614
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough the eyes of young Paul, we get to experience a trip to Manhattan from the pilot house of the Staten Island Ferry. Its a special trip for Paul, whos been invited by the Captain. He will get to pass his favorite ship, the grandest ocean liner of them all, the Queen Elizabeth 2 on her way out to sea. On board with Paul, young readers will learn facts about the Ferry itself, as well as the navigational and historical significance of New York Harbor. "A Staten Island Ferry Tale" is part of The Noble Maritime Collections Traveling Library on Staten Island.