The making of america is a digital library of primary sources in american social history. Throughout the years, allan was the author of two published railroad history books, and became a very valuable source for railroad history. The books in this collection are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse. George ferry to tottenville, was once much more extensive. Roberts, age 83, of staten island, new york passed away on thursday april 26, 2018 at clove lakes nursing home.
This realistic set is a safe, sturdy, and fun gift for a tiny transit enthusiast. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more. Items are currently located in two separate databases at the university of michigan and cornell university. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island and is operated by the staten island rapid transit. Historical events staten island, richmond county, ny. Apr 21, 2010 view full size staten island advance staten island museum the lenape indians settled in the northeast as long as 10,000 years ago, and began living on staten island at least since the year. Morriss memorial history of staten island by ira k. The staten island rapid transit was a second line, built in 1885. Cemeteries staten island, richmond county, ny, genealogy. The art collection contains a vast array of artwork that spans from ancient civilizations to present works by staten islanders.
Staten islands first railroad began in 1860 as a passenger line connecting towns along the islands eastern shore, with ferry service from vanderbilts landing to manhattan. The public domain collection contains a plethora of staten islandrelated materials, which are of course now freely available for use, no questions asked. Inside the abandoned childrens hospital and tunnels at. Its post office was known as north shore but was changed to west new brighton in 1871. Members of the historical society preserve material related to the historic town, as well as letters, photographs, film, art, rare books and other archaeological artifacts. The sandy ground historical society library museum is the largest collection of africanamerican culture and history on the island. Journalists, students, land planners, home owners, genealogists, environmentalists, archeologists, naturalists, and many others. Legally called the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a unit of the metropolitan transportation authority, it is considered a standard railroad line, but only freight service which runs along the western portion of the north shore branch is. Looking at a map, you can think of staten island as a comma separating new jersey from the rest of new york city. Ride the staten island railway through the public domain. The name is associated with an old 1859 restaurant on staten island. Jun 15, 2007 chartered in 1834, the long island rail road is the oldest american railway still operating under its original name. 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. Jun 22, 2015 staten islands first railroad began in 1860 as a passenger line connecting towns along the islands eastern shore, with ferry service from vanderbilts landing to manhattan.
Today, as a component of the new york state metropolitan transit authority, the lirr is also the busiest commuter railroad on the continent, carrying well over 81 million customers per year. For the following, i cite, but do not quote, stan fischlers wonderful the subway and the city. Staten island society of model railroaders, staten island, new york. Staten island has, indeed, been enchanted for those who have had the privilege of living there. History, geography, and community history it is said that the indian name for staten island is monacnong, or enchanted woods. Books and lookups staten island, richmond county, ny. The only book about staten island i can remember reading as a child was paul zindels the pigman which probably most staten islanders have been assigned to read at one point in middle school. History of staten island ferry told in an illustrated booklet. The community was named after french protestants fleeing persecution in catholicdominated france who settled in the area in the 17th century, and formed one of the first permanent settlements on staten island. 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. The railway is considered a standard railroad line, but only the western portion of the north shore branch, which is disconnected from the rest of the sir, is used.
Hilton, a railroad and ferry buff and author of several books. These images offer a look back into our history, a history before the crowds, the construction, and the traffic forever changed the landscape. During the 19th century, major eastern trunk railroads competed for the new york freight market. Hidden histories of sandy ground staten island usa. History of staten island ferry told in an illustrated booklet the. The island lies in new york harbor south of manhattan and between new jersey and brooklyn. On this page well show you traces of the sirt as it once was. He would prop up his law school books in the corner of his cab and study when he could, mr. Staten island railway wooden train ny transit museum store. Located on the north shore of staten island and bordering on the kill van kull, factoryville was first shown on a map in 1836, and subsequently appeared on maps of 1850, 1859, and 1860.
I esther vanhomrigh, one of the daughters of bartholomew vanhomrigh, late of the city of dublin, esq. He also serves as an advisor to local newspapers and community groups on local history. 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. George, staten island via the north shore line, and then on to tottenville or south beach. Old families of staten island excerpted from annals of staten island by j. Staten island society of model railroaders home facebook. Jan 21, 2007 got to admit that im a little bit confused i set out to do a study of the stations of the staten island railway, which i prefer to call its old name, staten island rapid transit with 20minute headways on the weekends, though, its not exactly rapid then. A look back at the history of the staten island railway from its inception. Staten islands first railroad began in 1860 as a passenger line connecting towns along the islands eastern shore, with ferry service from. The staten island rail road was incorporated on august 2, 1851, after perth amboy and staten island residents petitioned for a tottenvilletostapleton rail line. Historical context staten island historical newspapers. Many cemeteries have already been abandoned or are falling victim to the ravages of time and nature. Feb 22, 2017 on staten island, one of nycs oldest african american enclaves is preserved remnants of sandy ground, a community for free blacks on the islands south shore, can be found to this day.
Jan 22, 2016 the public domain collection contains a plethora of staten islandrelated materials, which are of course now freely available for use, no questions asked. Igor gaysinsky was so awestruck by what he saw on television friday morning that he felt compelled to witness it in person. The views expressed in guest posts belong solely to the author and in no way reflect the official opinion of the johns hopkins university press. The huguenot station along the staten island railway opened when the railroad was extended to tottenville in 1860.
Staten islands first railroad began in 1860 as a passenger line connecting towns. This book neatly illustrates the history of the ferries that take commuters and tourists on 20. The staten island railway railroad history and classic. Today, as a component of the new york state metropolitan transit authority, the lirr is also the busiest commuter railroad on the continent, carrying well over 81. We are a staten island based group dedicated to model railroading. Staten island railway the staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island. The staten island advance listed 100 events in staten island history and asked readers to vote on the most significant. Thousands of digitized papers come from the collections of historic richmond town, the staten island museum and the new york public library. The passenger operation on the north shore arlingtonst.
On staten island, one of nycs oldest african american enclaves is preserved remnants of sandy ground, a community for free blacks on the islands south shore, can be found to this day. Fortunately, there is an increasing public awareness that something must be done to preserve this history for future generations. Staten island rail car derails in tottenville the new york. Newyork historical society factoryville, staten island. He is currently working on dark days on staten island. Staten island is the only borough that is not connected to the new york city subway system. What better way to discover these staten island materials then by taking a historic trip down the staten island railroad, starting at st. Staten island, new york then and now series by thomas w. Remembering sandy ground settlement staten island history when slavery was abolished in new york state on july 4, 1827, a massive celebration was staged on staten island at the.
Staten island island and borough, new york city, new. Staten island has metropolitan transportation authority mta bus lines and an mta rapid transit line, the staten island railway, which runs from the ferry terminal at st. Old place names staten island historical newspapers nypl. Staten island and the woman suffrage movement by gabriella leone on may 20, 19, nationally renowned suffragist, rosalie gardiner jones, made a spectacular debut in staten island, where she became the first suffrage activist to fly for the cause.
The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island. Staten island rapid transit by marc pitanza arcadia publishing. Join native authors theresa anarumo and maureen seaberg as they document the hidden history of staten island. The first passenger train on the staten island railroad begins operating between eltingville and clifton vanderbilts landing 1860 june staten island gets its first magnetic telegraph line. Staten island cemeteries are a valuable source of both family and community history and as such, need to be preserved. Chartered in 1834, the long island rail road is the oldest american railway still operating under its original name. Park peter port richmond president public museum railroad richard richmond county gazette richmond. Searching deep into staten islands fascinating history has helped satisfy john louis subletts overwhelming curiosity and even earned him a little money. Secret lives of the underground railroad in new york city.
The history archives of the staten island museum is an important resource for all individuals interested in staten island history. Staten island rapid transit by marc pitanza history books. So he hopped on the train near his home in the great kills neighborhood and rode it straight to the scene. Coronavirus updates were running essential service. He was a devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend. George and traveling all the way down to tottenville. Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york ira k. Staten island, island and borough, new york city, southeastern new york state, u. Allan served proudly in the us army infantry in germany. The operation of the original staten island railroad was from cranford junction, nj to st. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of. View full size staten island advancestaten island museum the lenape indians settled in the northeast as long as 10,000 years ago, and began living on staten island at least since the year. You need to do a find on the book title or scroll thru the books.
Bookmobiles have a proud history of service dating back to the late when a horsedrawn collection of books began making the rounds in. With several smaller islands it forms richmond county and the staten island borough of new york city. It was his primary interest, along with an extensive collection of memorabilia from world war ii and the 1939 new york worlds fair. In the southwest of the city, staten island is the southernmost part of both the city and state of new york, with conference house park at the southern tip of the island and the state. Got to admit that im a little bit confused i set out to do a study of the stations of the staten island railway, which i prefer to call its old name, staten island rapid transit with 20minute headways on the weekends, though, its not exactly rapid then. Journalists, students, land planners, home owners, genealogists, environmentalists, archeologists, naturalists, and many others use this vast collection for their research efforts. There are also links to free staten island history ebooks and other historical sources. Nov 17, 2009 for the following, i cite, but do not quote, stan fischlers wonderful the subway and the city. Staten island ny then and now paperback by thomas w. The natural science and history collections and archives are mainly dedicated to learning about and exploring staten islands archaeological, environmental, and historical past. Ride the staten island railway through the public domain the. Matteo, an adjunct professor and local historian, is a member of the sea view historic foundation and has written two other books on staten island history. It is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a subsidiary of the new york city transit authority, which in turn is an agency of the metropolitan transportation authority.
The railroad was financed with a loan from cornelius vanderbilt, the sole staten islandtomanhattan ferry operator on the east shore, his first involvement in a railroad. The story of the manhattanstaten island ferry is told in a new 64. A large online collection of historical staten island papers from the 1830s to the 1920s. On staten island, one of nycs oldest african american. Allan roberts obituary staten island, ny staten island. Author john subletts nostalgic books touch the hearts of fellow staten islanders. Search each of these databases for staten island to find the full text of hundreds of books and articles that mention staten island. Matteo author tottenville is the southernmost part of new york state.
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