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220 Prospect Avenue is a gorgeous five bedroom home located in the heart of Snug Harbor. This beautiful large colonial has a eat in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, along with a sun room and office. This home has so much to offer and is just a few minutes to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and the Staten Island Ferry!

Contact listing agent, Steve Licursi at 917-572-3357 or call the office at 718-370-3200

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Before Snug Harbor became a popular Island attraction for plays and art opening, its original intention (and location) was the opposite. Known as Sailors Snug Harbor, was built in 1801 as a home for retired sailors as per Captain Robert Richard Randall's will request.

His will stated the wish for "his Manhattan estate be used to start a marine hospital for 'aged, decrepit and worn-out seamen.'"

Snug Harbor was moved from Manhattan to Staten Island when Randall's relatives wanted to maximize land profits. As a result, Snug Harbor was relocated to Staten Island in 1831.

Sailor's Snug Harbor opened in 1833, with an initial 37 residents and over time expanded in population and buildings, including chapels and music halls.

In the 1960s a few of the…

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Date Time Place Event Description Contact & Fee  Info

 

Fri, Nov. 22-24, 2013

  

  

 

College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Ave.

 

8th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

 The Women's Center is asking for donations for Safe Horizon of Staten Island.

Please donate new toys for children    (1-6 years old). and gifts for mothers 

718.982.2553.

 

Fri, Nov. 22-23, 2013

 

   11:00 a.m. -

4:00 p.m.

 

Tottenville Historical Society, 229 Main Street

 

"War Letters" Exhibit 

 This examines the history of America's 20th and 21st century wars through letters written by local soldiers serving on the front lines.

 

Free Admission

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Islanders surrounded by tourists seem to be the biggest fear since the unveiling of St. George’s new plans. What is it about tourists that put such a taste of disdain in our mouths? I bet the memory of walking with a huff under your breath behind a tourist with a camera popped into your mind. There are some contributions for Staten Island from these picture happy tourists:

Expansion

The hope of having 4 million visitors per year to St. George provides an idea of a vast increase in value for the area. Tourists and even locals visiting the newly revitalization area, which includes The Wheel and Empire Outlets, will generate $480 million private investment, and create over 1,200 construction jobs and 1,250 permanent jobs. Plans also include a…

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