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Watch: A 1960’s Documentary About Development on Staten Island After The Verrazano Bridge Opened

Watch: A 1960’s Documentary About Development on Staten Island After The Verrazano Bridge Opened

Staten Island has been in the news a lot lately, for the upcoming revitalization of the north shore. This is not the first time that the rest of New York took an interest in our borough. Back in the 1960s shortly after the construction of the Verrazano Bridge, NY Illustrated (a television show that ran from 1967 through the 70s) put together this piece about how the island was, essentially, built.

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Harrison Street, aka Staten Island’s “The Nook”

Harrison Street, aka Staten Island’s “The Nook”

Harrison Street, often referred to as “The Nook,” was developed roughly between 1840 and 1900. it is a charming block worth exploring. Visit 6tocelebrate.org, a website of the The Historic Districts Council and is the voice for all your favorite historic neighborhoods. Since 1971, HDC has been a vital force helping to protect historic neighborhoods and buildings throughout the five boroughs.

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