HISTORY
The neighborhood of Fort Wadsworth is located on the East
Shore of Staten Island New York its zip code is 10305. It is a very nice
residential town surrounding the former Military fort which is currently part
of the Gateway national Recreational Area. This neighborhood took its name from
the former historical Fort which has incredible views that overlooks the
Narrows. This area is located close to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and offers
a short commute to Brooklyn and New York City. Fort Wadsworth town once had
train service but ceased operating in 1953. The line was known as the South
Beach Branch of the Staten Island Railway. The station was located on
Fingerboard Rd, and it had two tracks and two side platforms.
HOUSES
Types of residential Real Estate in Fort Wadsworth Staten
Island are: One and Two Family older and newer homes. One and two Semi Attached
homes, one and two family attached homes. Some styles of homes are Colonials,
capes, duplex, Tudor, Hi Ranch, Ranch, Raised Ranch, townhouse. These are the
types of homes you will see if you are searching for Homes for Sale in Staten
Island NY, particularly in Fort Wadsworth area. Real Estate Staten Island NY
with history, charm and maybe a beautiful water view.
PARKS
Von Briesen Park, located at Bay St near School Rd. has 10
acres of land and additional underwater land. Arthur Von Briesen lived in his
private estate on the grounds of the park, he lived there from 1901-1920. He
was a native of Germany who came to the United States in 1858 at the age of 15.
He was one of the first to Volunteer during the civil war, he enlisted and
served. After the war ceased, he became a lawyer. He was one of the first founders
of the German Legal aid society which helped German people free of charge who
were in need of legal services and could not afford to pay for it. In 1896 the society changed its name to the
legal aid Society. He died 1920 and his estate was not used until 1945, until
his heirs donated it to the City’s Parks Department. The park opened to the
public in 1949. The Park offers free parking, This Park has beautiful views of
the Narrows, walking paths and many trees.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Fort Wadsworth: Is a historical structure which was a
Military fort. The planning began as far back as 1807. During the war of 1812
the United States Army and New York State Militia used the site to guard the
narrows. The name has changed over the years from Fort Tompkins to Fort
Richmond, they also made changes to its construction from masonry to granite
and brick. As they continued fortification and made construction changes, they
kept adding names to various structures.
It was renamed Battery Weed In 1902, the Fort was used during the civil
war. Then once more in 1902 the entire fort was renamed Fort Wadsworth in honor
of Brevet Major General James Wadsworth who passed during the Battle of the
Wilderness in the civil War. From 1955-1960 it was used as the headquarters of
the 52nd Anti-Aircraft Brigade. In 1994 the Navy passed it over to the National
Parks Service and is now part of the Gateway National Parks Recreational
Area. Today many of the buildings are
also used by the United States Coast Guard.
The site sits on 226 Acres of land which offers magnificent views of New
York Harbor. The National Park Service offers walking tours click here:
(https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/upload/FOWAwalkingtourUpdated3July2012-Small.pdf)
for more information. Camp Gateway is
also at this site, people can bring their own tents and set up a camp site. Camp
sites are primitive, reservations are required. Fishing off the beach is also a nice public
amenity. Click here (https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/camp-wadsworth.htm)
to learn more about the camp grounds and the amenities they offer.
SCHOOLS
Click here (http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm) to search
for public schools.
Academy of St. Dorothy, Private Catholic elementary
school 1305 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island,
NY 10305
Fort Wadsworth is being eyed for a brand new Maritime themed
– School. chick here (http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/bp_oddo_tours_fort_wadsworth_a.html)
to read more.
RESTAURANTS
Basilio Inn, 6 Galesville CT Staten Island, NY 10305
Italianissimo 107 Mc Clean Ave Staten Island, NY 10305
Da Noi 138 Fingerboard Road Staten Island, NY 10305
STORES & BUSINESSES
All in One Deli & Grocery, Danny Blaine’s Pub, Staten
Island Custom Carpet, Gourmet Deli & Bagel, Richmond Medical Supply,
Advisors Financial Specialists.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Saint John Episcopal Church 1221 Bay St SI NY 10305
EVENTS
Once a year the New York City Marathon begins in Fort
Wadsworth then the course continues on through the five boroughs of New York
City. Fort Wadsworth also hosts a yearly festival to celebrate the Five Borough
Bike tour. The tour starts at Battery Park NYC then ends in Fort Wadsworth.
TRANSPORTATION
Local buses S51/S81 click here (http://bustime.mta.info/m/?q=S51)
for the schedule
Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
NEIGHBORING TOWNS
Shore Acres, Arrochar, South Beach, Rosebank