This house was built around the 1840s in the Gothic revival style.  This house is located in Rosebank, Staten Island. The first to live here was Antonio Meucci and his wife Esther Meucci, they rented out their home to others. A short while after Giuseppe Garibaldi came to the US and Meucci offered him a place at his home and the two began working in Meuccis candle factory together. Soon after Garibaldi left Staten island to head back to Italy in 1854. Garibaldi was in the Italian military and he helped to unify Italy and soon his name was recognized all over the world.  In 1882, Garibaldi passed away and two years later a plaque was placed on the front door of the house in Rosebank.  When his dear friend Meucci died, the house was passed on to the Italian…

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This 1,228 square foot single family semi-attached home is located in the desirable neighborhood Emerson Hill. This prestigious neighborhood is home to many of the nicest homes on Staten Island including this one that offers three spacious bedrooms a full bathroom and a half bathroom, both of which have been recently updated. The hardwood floors have been refinished as well as the roof and windows. The backyard is a nice space for entertaining friends and family. Lastly, the driveway can fit up to two cars comfortably. Also very close to transportation and the Verrazano Bridge. Simply add your own special touch to this home and make it perfect. Clearly, a must see home. 

If interested, please contact: 

Adam Bronko and Antonio Vega 

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Located at 190 Meisner Avenue in what is now Lighthouse Hill, this historical home is a reminder of the Italianate villas that were once prevalent throughout Staten Island. The home was built around 1856 for the notable corporate attorney, state legislator, and civic leader, Nathaniel J. Wyeth. The house actually holds the title as one of the earliest rural residences in the Italianate style built on Staten Island.

History

Wyeth was born in Baltimore in 1830, and was admitted to Harvard at the mere age of 16. Following his time at Harvard University, he entered Harvard Law School, graduating in 1852 and beginning to practice law in New York in 1853. A year after this he married Ann Frost, soon after purchasing land in Lighthouse Hill to build his…

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