Save the Oldest Dutch Reformed Church on Staten Island!
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Save the Oldest Dutch Reformed Church on Staten Island!
The 'Dutch Reformed Church on Staten Island has been a fixture in Port Richmond since 1715 and a burial place for early settlers since the late 1600s. It is the oldest church building on Staten Islands North Shore and second oldest on the Island. The church, Sunday school building and cemeteries are currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Reformed Church on Staten Island has requested NYC Landmark designation. This designation would prevent demolition and requires more oversight when construction is attempted nearby. The National Register is more symbolic than protective in scope.
With the increased uncertainty over the fate of the adjacent property, Farrell Lumber, a pending re-zoning study for the nearby waterfront in Port Richmond, the Reformed Churchs congregation URGES The Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York City to designate the property in total as a NYC landmark.
The 'Dutch Reformed Church on Staten Island has been a fixture in Port Richmond since 1715 and a burial place for early settlers since the late 1600s. It is the oldest church building on Staten Islands North Shore and second oldest on the Island. The church, Sunday school building and cemeteries are currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Reformed Church on Staten Island has requested NYC Landmark designation. This designation would prevent demolition and requires more oversight when construction is attempted nearby. The National Register is more symbolic than protective in scope.
With the increased uncertainty over the fate of the adjacent property, Farrell Lumber, a pending re-zoning study for the nearby waterfront in Port Richmond, the Reformed Churchs congregation URGES The Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York City to designate the property in total as a NYC landmark.
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Jean B
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My husband's ancesters, The Corsen families, are buried here. We have seen several of his ancesters moved all over the NY area, including the last Westchester Guide who served with George Washington, Andrew Corsa from Fordham Manor. John Corsa and family
25 February 2014
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Sherry S
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we need to save this church is a great chuch it is the oldest i have been a member for 29 years l love my church everything is the old stuff you can not get the structer of this building any where
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Thomas M
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It is important to preserve history. It will help maintain the cultural identity of Staten Island.
13 May 2012
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