Here on staten island you have a rich history of families that have stayed here. Photo dated 1915, showing the now gone entrance and stairway leading up from the bottom of hyatt street. Barberi plows into a concrete maintenance pier in st. Journalists, students, land planners, home owners, genealogists, environmentalists, archeologists, naturalists, and many others use this vast collection for their research efforts. The staten island landfill was the largest dump in the world. Brookfield park is probably the nicest park built on top of a toxic waste dump that you will find in new york city. I n lower new york bay, five miles south of manhattan, sits a chunk of america known as staten island, the forgotten borough of new york city. Roughly triangular, the island has about 35 miles 56 km of waterfront and an area of almost 60 square miles 155. Historic richmond town is comprised of more than 25 homes and public buildings, including the voorlezers house, a national landmark building dated to the 1690s, the third county courthouse from 1837, and ps 28, built in 1907, together recreating the history of. Join native authors theresa anarumo and maureen seaberg as they document the hidden history of staten island. Books set in staten island, new york showing 110 of 10. The british army under the command of general howe launched his massive 35,000 man attack from the shoreline of this current park in august 1776 beginning the battle of brooklyn.
Richmond, new york city, named after the duke of richmond, son of king charles ii of england. A history of consuming and discarding in new york city. The history of fresh kills is most immediately bound to staten island and new york city, but also to the larger world of consumption and waste. Old families of staten island excerpted from annals of staten island by j. Search each of these databases for staten island to find the full text of hundreds of books and articles that mention staten island. Exploring staten islands brookfield park, a toxic dump. Melosi also uses the landfill as a lens for understanding staten island s history and its relationship with greater new york city. This book is one of bruces first in a series and should inspire everyone who reads it to look beyond hylan blvd, the mall and the dump. This is an immensely readable and valuable book by a distinguished scholar of. History of staten island ny usa richmond county global. The island lies in new york harbor south of manhattan and between new jersey and brooklyn. A large online collection of historical staten island papers from the 1830s to the 1920s.
Comprised of 62 towns staten island, founded in 1661 formerly richmond borough, renamed staten island in 1975. Fat of the land covers social and scientific theories of class and disease, in the process offering a richly textured history of urban development. Opened in 1947, the garbage dump on staten island grew so large over the second half of the 21st. Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york, volume 2 morriss memorial history of staten island, new york, ira k. In about twenty years, sometime around 2037, staten islands freshkills park will be. The staten island landfill once received 10m tonnes of waste annually.
Feb 22, 2014 uncovering legacies in staten islands neglected graveyards. Melosi tells the story of the dump that ate new york with panache, rescuing. The staten island historical society operates historic richmond town, new york citys living history village and museum complex. The book fulfills the promise that the front cover bearsstaten island. The making of america is a digital library of primary sources in american social history. Staten island, island and borough, new york city, southeastern new york state, u. Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york ira k. Morriss memorial history of staten island by ira k.
Marra and coauthor maria bellia abbate take readers to the staten island landfill, where the largest moveable crime scene in america was combed and searched for those buried. Amazon confirms its opening a giant warehouse in staten. Thousands of digitized papers come from the collections of historic richmond town, the staten island museum and the new york public library. Also, i was reminded of the many great places and people who have made staten island popular to the natives of staten island. John sublett of south beach, a staten island collector and historian, has published many books, including famous people from staten island and staten island trivia. The name is associated with an old 1859 restaurant on staten island. The grim reality hidden beneath freshkills parks bright facade. How the worlds largest landfill became new yorks biggest. This is a list of authors who have either been born and raised, lived or are closely associated with the island. Dec 11, 2017 anna leonowens, who worked with the kings 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. Dec 16, 2016 memories of places visited on staten island. The book contains historical facts that are very interesting, as well as mentions many places that were hangouts or just a part of staten island culture.
Thanks to the efforts of people like bruce kershner, richmond county is getting some the recognition it deserves. Buy a cheap copy of secret places of staten island. Staten island island and borough, new york city, new. The fresh kills landfill was a landfill covering 2,200 acres 890 ha in the new york city borough of staten island in the united states. Sep 01, 2014 the staten island museum, founded in 1881, is one of new york citys oldest cultural institutions and the only generalinterest museum in the five boroughs of new york. The book chronicles the history of the greenbelts formation. Let staten islands dump go on tour the new york times. Now its trash mountains are being turned into a public park but. Borough president james oddo said the job benefit is historic. Apply to dump truck driver, tractor trailer driver, truck driver and more. From landfill to hallowed ground follows the footsteps of sergeant frank marra and the people whose lives were irrevocably changed in the aftermath of september 11.
It is an exciting time for landfilltopark projects in new york city. May 06, 20 with staten island now the fastestgrowing borough in new york city, and the fastestgrowing county in new york state, the island s past, as recorded in these pictures, has never been more. Uncovering legacies in staten islands neglected graveyards. Staten island new york city history libguides at cuny. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The art collection contains a vast array of artwork that spans from ancient civilizations to present works by staten islanders. Oct 14, 2008 staten island was literally the east coasts garbage dump, and islanders had to deal with the smell, as well as an abnormally high rate of cancer higher than all the rest of the city. Find used book store in staten island, ny on yellowbook. The dump opened up in 1948 and was supposed to be temporary.
Throughout its history, the museum has told the story of the staten island ferry, preserving its heritage in. Located in the southwest portion of the city, the borough is separated from new jersey by the arthur kill and the kill van kull and from the rest of new york by new york bay. The museum in the visitor center has some excellent history of the fortifications around new york. The natural science and history collections and archives are mainly dedicated to learning about and exploring staten islands archaeological, environmental, and historical past. The british occupied the island for 7 years from 1776 to 1783. As a result, staten islands history has been largely overlooked. By ann marie barron for the staten island advance on august 14, 2014 at 5. Physically, staten island is more within spitting distance to new jersey than new york, separated by the narrow arthur kill. Throughout its history, the museum has told the story of the staten island ferry, preserving its heritage in documents, artifacts, photographs, and oral histories. Call first to make sure they are open, their hours are limited. History of richmond county staten island, new york from. As a result, staten island s history has been largely overlooked. Journalists, students, land planners, home owners, genealogists, environmentalists, archeologists, naturalists, and many others.
The author of a book on image and text in early twentiethcentury african. Properly named richmond county, staten island has become new yorker shorthand for an outoftheway, irrelevant place. Thing 1 staten island historic homes the neighbourhood cabin history house styles places outdoor decor image of 51. Davis page images at hathitrust staten island and staten islanders, new york, the grafton press, 1909, by richmond borough association of women teachers page images at hathitrust staten island and staten islanders new york. Amazon confirms its opening a giant warehouse in staten island. Fresh kills landfill staten island, new york atlas obscura. When we last checked, there were two other thrift stores on staten island that we are aware of who might be accepting used books. How staten island got its name august, 2008 by statenislandgenealogy its like this henry hudson, the english explorer who convinced the dutch government to finance his trip to the new world in 1609, was finally approaching land after months at. See more ideas about staten island, places and staten island new york. The staten island museum, founded in 1881, is one of new york citys oldest cultural institutions and the only generalinterest museum in the five boroughs of new york. The history archives of the staten island museum is an important resource for all individuals interested in staten island history. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. You need to do a find on the book title or scroll thru the books. Staten island ferry by staten island museum arcadia.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Books and lookups staten island, richmond county, ny. Kills landfill, marking the end of a significant era in staten islands history. A history of consuming and discarding in new york city kindle edition by melosi. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Staten island once was and still remains a place of interesting history and natural places. Ferry service between the battery and staten island began in 1886.
The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. With several smaller islands it forms richmond county and the staten island borough of new york city. Hearing the story of fresh kills landfill can be disheartening, but it ends on a positive note. Opened in 1947, the garbage dump on staten island grew so large over the second half of the 21st century that it became the largest manmade structure in the world, rising eighty two feet higher. Chalfens suggestion about the dump, that people who live around it should tour it. There are also links to free staten island history ebooks and other historical sources. Melosi on fresh kills columbia university press blog. Instead, the landfill ballooned in sizeit achieved the dubious distinction of becoming the worlds largest landfill by 1955, and by 1961, it had grown to 1,284 acres. Opinion let staten islands dump go on tour the new. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Searching deep into staten islands fascinating history has helped satisfy john louis subletts overwhelming curiosity and even earned him a little money. Ted steinbergs book features a chapter that explores the history surrounding. Fresh killsa monumental 2200acre site on staten islandwas once the worlds largest landfill. Items are currently located in two separate databases at the university of michigan and cornell university.
Sep 06, 2017 amazon says it will hire 2,250 fulltime employees at the facility to pack and ship household essentials, books and toys. City is sued over staten island landfill the new york times. It is the least populated borough, and often considered a stepchild of its larger siblings. With the exception of the sandy beaches and the salt meadows, the island was almost covered with woods, and owing to this fact it was called by the in dians. Dec 21, 2017 exploring staten islands brookfield park, a toxic dump turned wetlands habitat. The first book on the history of the iconic landfill, fresh kills unites environmental, political, and cultural history to offer a reflection on material culture, consumer practices, and perceptions of value and worthlessness. I learned new things about staten island, my birthplace, that i had never known.
Originally named staaten eylandt allegedly by henry hudson. Author john subletts nostalgic books touch the hearts of fellow staten islanders. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. Todays installment in our discussion of teju coles novel comes from guest blogger martha nadell, who teaches at brooklyn college and is at work on a literary history of brooklyn. Melosi also uses the landfill as a lens for understanding staten islands history and its relationship with greater new york city.
Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york ira. The verrazano bridge has seasonal contractions and expansions of the steel cables causing the doubledecked roadway to be 12 feet lower in the summer than in the winter. Staten island is a bedroom community within one of the largest cities in the world. Oct 28, 2016 the staten island landfill once received 10m tonnes of waste annually. He knows the whole history of garbage creation and disposal in new york city and. Other islands under staten island jurisdiction are. Early history of staten island at the time christopher columbus discovered america, in the year 1492, staten island was inhabited by raritan indians, a branch of the delaware nation. He is currently working on dark days on staten island. Hidden history of staten island by theresa anarumo. Staten island may be the forgotten borough of new york city, but it has no shortage of authors.