Staten Island History, Architecture & Lore

Easy pace with commentary. Approx. seven miles with hilly portions. Look for the group at Whitehall Ferry Terminal at 10:15 am at restrooms on second floor. Take the 10:30 a.m. ferry from Manhattan to Staten Island. Or meet hike leader at restrooms in St. George ferry terminal in Staten Island at 11 a.m.

Walking from the ferry terminal down Richmond Terrace, we'll visit the Carroll Place and St. Marks Place areas to see houses dating back to 1835. Examples of Arts and Crafts, Shingle, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne along our route.

We'll have lunch in the downtown St. George area across from the library and nearby the St. George Theater. We'll go inside French Renaissance style Borough Hall to see 1930's bas-reliefs and 1940's WPA art murals (and use restrooms). ID required to enter Borough Hall.

After lunch, stroll through the St. Paul's Avenue-Stapleton Heights Historic District to St. Paul’s church and homes in neo-Spanish Colonial and other styles. Not to be missed, we'll walk past the gorgeous Bechtel Mansion and learn about its ties to the island's lager-beer brewing history.

Optional post-walk stop on Minthorne Lane Alley for a drink or bite, or go directly to the Ferry, which departs every 30 minutes.

BRING: water, snacks, lunch.

HIKE LEADERS: Kiki Black (929) 425-4212 and Jean Jamate (917) 558-1649