Heritage Monuments of Staten Island [Part – II]

Staten Island has several heritage monuments, and historical places. This article is second in its category describing Heritage Monuments of Staten Islands. Till now you read about :

1) Conference House Park,

2) Fort Wadsworth

3) Garibaldi-Meucci Museum

4) Historic Richmond Town

Other famous heritage places are as follows:

5. Snug Harbor Cultural Center - Snug Harbor Cultural Centre was originally a maritime residence and hospital for retired seaman. This cultural centre is spread over an 83 acres National Historic Landmark District with old style English architecture buildings housing Snug Harbor Cultural Center and other cultural organizations. This cultural centre is now home for several museums, including an art museum, a children museum, botanical garden, and even a music hall. Snug Harbor Cultural Centre organizes several events throughout the year making it a favorite spot for arts and music lovers, kids, and tourists visiting New York City.

6. September 11 Memorial – September 11, 2001 is a black spot on world history, when the whole world witnessed one of the most tragic criminal attacks causing loss of thousands of lives along with huge economic loses. This memorial was dedicated to the public on September 11, 2004 as homage to all Staten Islander’s who lost their lives in attack over World Trade Centre. This memorial appears as outstretched wings of a bird or a blooming flower. There are names of all people engraved on separate granite blocks who lost their lives in the attack. The place situated at North Shore Waterfront Esplanade adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and the Richmond County Ballpark at St. George provides a calm and soothing place to remember those victims and pray for peace of their souls.

Staten Island September 11 Memorial

7. Alice Austen House - Alice Austen House is like a gem among Heritage Monuments of Staten Island. This 16^th century house was home of noted women photographer Alice Austen. She was one of earliest and most accomplished women photographers in U.S. This is now a Museum where people can get into insights of Alice Austen and her work. This house which is located at Entrance of New York harbor provides best illustration of picturesque suburban cottages of 19^th Century Staten Island.

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