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This playground honors Staten Island native William T. Davis (1862-1945), a local historian, an amateur scientist, and an early advocate of the Staten Island Park System. Born in New Brighton, Staten Island, Davis lived in the borough his entire life. He was employed by the New York Produce Exchange for nearly thirty years. Throughout his life, Davis was very curious Read more...
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Twenty-seven members of the Clawson family are buried in the Church of St. Andrew’s here on Staten Island, their epitaphs recorded in a book in the church. The colonial-style Clawson Homestead on New Dorp Lane was built in 1795 by Jonathan Clawson (1738-1816) and enlarged in 1825 by Reuben Clawson, who lived there until his death in 1872. Clawson Playground Read more...
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In 1997, Commissioner Stern changed this playground’s name from Koch Playground to Double Nickel Playground, a play on PS 55, the name of the neighboring school. The phrase “double nickel,” is also a colloquialism for the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit observed in much of the country; the “nickel” reference comes from the five cent worth of the coin. Modern Read more...
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Reinhard E. Kaltenmeier (1876-1933) hailed from Rosebank, Staten Island, ascended the ranks of city politics, raised a family, and always had time for a friend. His grandfather, John Kaltenmeier, emigrated from Germany in 1843 and settled on Staten Island. Reinhard Kaltenmeier attended St. Mary’s Parochial School, on the corner of this block, and then public school, until age 14. His Read more...
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Bounded by Arnold Street, Clyde Place, Prospect Avenue, and Harvard Avenue, this park takes its name from its breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline. Lower Manhattan is most prominent, but on a clear day, a large portion of the island is visible. A portion of Skyline Park stands 206 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest parks Read more...
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In the late 19th century, many of Staten Island’s beaches became fashionable and popular resort areas. There, visitors found relief from the crowding and close development of Manhattan and Brooklyn. During the day, vacationers enjoyed the beaches, while at night they frequented the grand hotels, casinos, and music halls. Midland Beach’s resort area opened on August 29, 1896. The Midland Read more...
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This playground honors Staten Island native William T. Davis (1862-1945), a local historian, an amateur scientist, and an early advocate of the Staten Island Park System. Born in New Brighton, Staten Island, Davis lived in the borough his entire life. He was employed by the New York Produce Exchange for nearly thirty years. Throughout his life, Davis was very curious Read more...
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This playground is named in honor of police officer Luis Reynaldo Lopez (1957-1993) Officer Lopez worked in Manhattan South Narcotics Division and was slain in the line of duty on March 10, 1993 during a drug sting operation in the East Village. Born in Honduras in 1957, Luis Lopez moved with his family to Staten Island in 1968. He graduated Read more...
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Northerleigh Park is among the most cherished of Staten Island’s many natural treasures. Located between North and Burnside Avenues, from Shaw Place to Harrower Street, in the neighborhood of Westerleigh, the park is an emblem of the pride that local residents take in their community. Westerleigh was once the headquarters of the National Prohibition Party. This 19th-century group called for Read more...
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Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground, The emptiness of ages in his face, And on his back, the burden of the world. Edwin Markham,“The Man with the Hoe” Political poet and Staten Island resident Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was born Charles Edward Anson Markham on April 22, 1852 in Oregon City, Read more...
