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Tompkinsville, Staten Island

February 16, 2024

Tompkinsville is a neighborhood in northeastern Staten Island in New York City. Named for Daniel D. Tompkins, sixth Vice President of the United States (1817–1825), the neighborhood sits on the island's eastern shore, along the waterfront facing Upper New York Bay, between St. George on the north and Stapleton on the south; however, it is considered part of the North Shore by the island's residents.[citation needed]

Tompkinsville Welcome Sign

History edit

Early history edit

 
Central Avenue, early 20th century

Tompkinsville, located in the Town of Castleton, was the site where early European explorers replenished their fresh water supplies and was known in colonial times as the "Watering Place". It was opposite the Watering Place that the then largest British expeditionary force, with 450 ships and 32,000 soldiers, arrived in Upper New York Bay and landed in advance of the American Revolutionary War.[1] In 1799, the New York state government took 30 acres (12 ha) along the waterfront, upon which it established the New York Marine Hospital (also "The Quarantine"), a contagious disease hospital[2][3] and quarantine station.

In 1815, a settlement was established by New York state governor, Daniel D. Tompkins, in the neighborhood next to the hospital. He was elected Vice President the following year. In 1817 Tompkins built a dock at the foot of present-day Victory Boulevard and began offering steam ferry service to Manhattan.[4] Angry residents burned down the Quarantine in 1858 in a series of attacks known as the Staten Island Quarantine War. Although there were no deaths as a result of the attack, the arsonists completely destroyed the hospital compound.[3]

20th century edit

 
Members of President Wilson's cabinet who went out on the USS Pennsylvania to welcome him home from the Versailles Peace Conference

In the early 1900s, the telephone exchange that served Staten Island's eastern North Shore was named after the neighborhood; the name of this exchange was changed to "Saint George" in the mid-1920s, and to "Saint George 7" when New York Telephone upgraded telephone service throughout New York City in December 1930. Converted for All-Number Calling, "727" still exists on the island today. It is the sole surviving number of the designations of the 1920s.

Tompkinsville was the site of a Naval Frontier Base of the US Navy for many years. The base was particularly active during the US engagement with World War I. On 8 July 1919 a delegation consisting of: Vice President Thomas R. Marshall; Josephus Daniels, the Secretary of the Navy; Carter Glass, the Secretary of the Treasury; William B. Wilson, the Secretary of Labor; Newton D. Baker, the Secretary of War; Franklin K. Lane, the Secretary of the Interior; and Senator Champ Clark came aboard the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) for a cruise back to New York with President Wilson.

During World War II, it was designated Tompkinsville, SI, New York.

21st century edit

In the 21st century, Tompkinsville became a racially mixed area,[5] and a little Sri Lanka had developed.[6] There is also a large population of Italian-Americans, African Americans and Mexicans. In 2014, black Staten Island resident Eric Garner was killed by police in Tompkinsville, in an incident that received widespread media coverage.[7]

In 2019, the section of Bay Street in Tompkinsville was rezoned to allow for a higher concentration of residential, commercial, and office space along the street.[8][9] The plan was controversial, as the vast majority of Staten Island Community Board 1 members had rejected the plan,[10] as did many residents of Tompkinsville,[5] and the commissioners of the New York City Planning Commission had mixed opinions.[11]

Culture edit

 
Tompkinsville Park

Tompkinsville contains an enclave of Sri Lankans.[6] The neighborhood also hosts a number of live music and art venues, including Everything Goes Book Café, Deep Tanks Studio, Coyle Cavern, Ink Chyx Tattoo & Art Gallery, and the Staten Island LGBT Community Center, all of which take part in the north shore's monthly Second Saturday art walk.[12] As with much of the north shore, the area is decidedly more urban than is typical of Staten Island, evinced in the architecture (predominantly tall brick buildings) and numerous retail stores and eateries. Unlike many other North Shore communities (and like Port Richmond), the neighborhood has no public housing projects. Its housing stock is dominated by single-family homes built in the first few decades of the 20th century.

Demographics edit

The neighborhood is mixed commercial and residential. Like many areas of the northeastern part of the island, it suffered a decline following the construction of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964, which shifted the commercial activity of the island towards its interior. Recent plans have called for the redevelopment of the harbor front area. The population is racially diverse, primarily made up of African-Americans, Hispanics, and Whites, with recent arrivals including immigrants from such countries as Albania. Tompkinsville also contains a Little Sri Lanka, one of the largest Sri Lankan communities outside of the country of Sri Lanka itself.[13][14]

Transportation edit

The Tompkinsville station of the Staten Island Railway is one stop south of the terminus at St. George. Unlike at the majority of the railway's stations, a MetroCard or OMNY must be used to enter or exit at Tompkinsville. Faregates were installed at the station in 2009 to deter fare avoiders who would exit at the station to avoid paying the fare at St. George.[15][16]

References edit

  1. ^ Papas, Philip (2009). That Ever Loyal Island: Staten Island and the American Revolution. p. 77.
  2. ^ Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project in Kings, Queens, Richmond Counties, New York, and Hudson, Union, Middlesex, Essex Counties, New Jersey: Environmental Impact Statement. Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project in Kings, Queens, Richmond Counties, New York, and Hudson, Union, Middlesex, Essex Counties, New Jersey: Environmental Impact Statement. 2004. p. 433. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Stephenson, Kathryn (January 1, 2004). "The Quarantine War: the Burning of the New York Marine Hospital in 1858". Public Health Reports. 119 (1): 79–92. doi:10.1177/003335490411900114. PMC 1502261. PMID 15147652.
  4. ^ "TOMPKINSVILLE, Staten Island". forgotten-ny.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  5. ^ a b Wishnia, Steven (July 17, 2019). "Eric Garner's Neighborhood Fears Rezoning Will Bring Brooklyn-Style Gentrification To Staten Island". Gothamist. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Little Sri Lanka: An Island Nation Unites on Staten Island". Charter Communications. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  7. ^ Goldstein, Joseph; Santora, Marc (2014-08-01). "Staten Island Man Died From Chokehold During Arrest, Autopsy Finds". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  8. ^ Spivack, Caroline (June 26, 2019). "Staten Island's Bay Street rezoning approved by City Council". Curbed NY. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Rose, Councilwoman Debi (June 26, 2019). "Bay Street rezoning ends era of nonexistent planning on Staten Island (commentary)". silive. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  10. ^ Spivack, Caroline (January 11, 2019). "Staten Island's Bay Street rezoning rejected by community board". Curbed NY. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  11. ^ Spivack, Caroline (April 23, 2019). "Staten Island's Bay Street rezoning approved by City Planning Commission". Curbed NY. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  12. ^ "Second Saturday Staten Island". secondsaturdaystatenisland.com. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  13. ^ Peck, Harrison. "NYC The Official Guide - Must-See Little Sri Lanka: 7 Great Things to See and Do". © 2006–2011 NYC & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  14. ^ Zavatto, Amy (August 5, 2010). . 2000-2011 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Archived from the original on January 11, 2012. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  15. ^ "Fare-saving walk now less of a bargain for Staten Island commuters". silive.com. Staten Island Advance. August 28, 2008. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  16. ^ Mooney, Jake (September 5, 2008). "S.I. Railway to Close Walking Loophole". City Room. The New York Times. Retrieved December 29, 2016.

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Tompkinsville is a neighborhood in northeastern Staten Island in New York City Named for Daniel D Tompkins sixth Vice President of the United States 1817 1825 the neighborhood sits on the island s eastern shore along the waterfront facing Upper New York Bay between St George on the north and Stapleton on the south however it is considered part of the North Shore by the island s residents citation needed Tompkinsville Welcome Sign Contents 1 History 1 1 Early history 1 2 20th century 1 3 21st century 2 Culture 3 Demographics 4 Transportation 5 References 6 External linksHistory editEarly history edit nbsp Central Avenue early 20th centuryTompkinsville located in the Town of Castleton was the site where early European explorers replenished their fresh water supplies and was known in colonial times as the Watering Place It was opposite the Watering Place that the then largest British expeditionary force with 450 ships and 32 000 soldiers arrived in Upper New York Bay and landed in advance of the American Revolutionary War 1 In 1799 the New York state government took 30 acres 12 ha along the waterfront upon which it established the New York Marine Hospital also The Quarantine a contagious disease hospital 2 3 and quarantine station In 1815 a settlement was established by New York state governor Daniel D Tompkins in the neighborhood next to the hospital He was elected Vice President the following year In 1817 Tompkins built a dock at the foot of present day Victory Boulevard and began offering steam ferry service to Manhattan 4 Angry residents burned down the Quarantine in 1858 in a series of attacks known as the Staten Island Quarantine War Although there were no deaths as a result of the attack the arsonists completely destroyed the hospital compound 3 20th century edit nbsp Members of President Wilson s cabinet who went out on the USS Pennsylvania to welcome him home from the Versailles Peace ConferenceIn the early 1900s the telephone exchange that served Staten Island s eastern North Shore was named after the neighborhood the name of this exchange was changed to Saint George in the mid 1920s and to Saint George 7 when New York Telephone upgraded telephone service throughout New York City in December 1930 Converted for All Number Calling 727 still exists on the island today It is the sole surviving number of the designations of the 1920s Tompkinsville was the site of a Naval Frontier Base of the US Navy for many years The base was particularly active during the US engagement with World War I On 8 July 1919 a delegation consisting of Vice President Thomas R Marshall Josephus Daniels the Secretary of the Navy Carter Glass the Secretary of the Treasury William B Wilson the Secretary of Labor Newton D Baker the Secretary of War Franklin K Lane the Secretary of the Interior and Senator Champ Clark came aboard the USS Pennsylvania BB 38 for a cruise back to New York with President Wilson During World War II it was designated Tompkinsville SI New York 21st century edit In the 21st century Tompkinsville became a racially mixed area 5 and a little Sri Lanka had developed 6 There is also a large population of Italian Americans African Americans and Mexicans In 2014 black Staten Island resident Eric Garner was killed by police in Tompkinsville in an incident that received widespread media coverage 7 In 2019 the section of Bay Street in Tompkinsville was rezoned to allow for a higher concentration of residential commercial and office space along the street 8 9 The plan was controversial as the vast majority of Staten Island Community Board 1 members had rejected the plan 10 as did many residents of Tompkinsville 5 and the commissioners of the New York City Planning Commission had mixed opinions 11 Culture edit nbsp Tompkinsville ParkTompkinsville contains an enclave of Sri Lankans 6 The neighborhood also hosts a number of live music and art venues including Everything Goes Book Cafe Deep Tanks Studio Coyle Cavern Ink Chyx Tattoo amp Art Gallery and the Staten Island LGBT Community Center all of which take part in the north shore s monthly Second Saturday art walk 12 As with much of the north shore the area is decidedly more urban than is typical of Staten Island evinced in the architecture predominantly tall brick buildings and numerous retail stores and eateries Unlike many other North Shore communities and like Port Richmond the neighborhood has no public housing projects Its housing stock is dominated by single family homes built in the first few decades of the 20th century Demographics editThe neighborhood is mixed commercial and residential Like many areas of the northeastern part of the island it suffered a decline following the construction of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge in 1964 which shifted the commercial activity of the island towards its interior Recent plans have called for the redevelopment of the harbor front area The population is racially diverse primarily made up of African Americans Hispanics and Whites with recent arrivals including immigrants from such countries as Albania Tompkinsville also contains a Little Sri Lanka one of the largest Sri Lankan communities outside of the country of Sri Lanka itself 13 14 Transportation editThe Tompkinsville station of the Staten Island Railway is one stop south of the terminus at St George Unlike at the majority of the railway s stations a MetroCard or OMNY must be used to enter or exit at Tompkinsville Faregates were installed at the station in 2009 to deter fare avoiders who would exit at the station to avoid paying the fare at St George 15 16 References edit Papas Philip 2009 That Ever Loyal Island Staten Island and the American Revolution p 77 Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project in Kings Queens Richmond Counties New York and Hudson Union Middlesex Essex Counties New Jersey Environmental Impact Statement Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project in Kings Queens Richmond Counties New York and Hudson Union Middlesex Essex Counties New Jersey Environmental Impact Statement 2004 p 433 Retrieved November 20 2019 a b Stephenson Kathryn January 1 2004 The Quarantine War the Burning of the New York Marine Hospital in 1858 Public Health Reports 119 1 79 92 doi 10 1177 003335490411900114 PMC 1502261 PMID 15147652 TOMPKINSVILLE Staten Island forgotten ny com Retrieved 17 February 2015 a b Wishnia Steven July 17 2019 Eric Garner s Neighborhood Fears Rezoning Will Bring Brooklyn Style Gentrification To Staten Island Gothamist Retrieved June 5 2020 a b Little Sri Lanka An Island Nation Unites on Staten Island Charter Communications October 8 2019 Retrieved October 12 2019 Goldstein Joseph Santora Marc 2014 08 01 Staten Island Man Died From Chokehold During Arrest Autopsy Finds The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2020 06 05 Spivack Caroline June 26 2019 Staten Island s Bay Street rezoning approved by City Council Curbed NY Retrieved June 5 2020 Rose Councilwoman Debi June 26 2019 Bay Street rezoning ends era of nonexistent planning on Staten Island commentary silive Retrieved June 5 2020 Spivack Caroline January 11 2019 Staten Island s Bay Street rezoning rejected by community board Curbed NY Retrieved June 5 2020 Spivack Caroline April 23 2019 Staten Island s Bay Street rezoning approved by City Planning Commission Curbed NY Retrieved June 5 2020 Second Saturday Staten Island secondsaturdaystatenisland com Retrieved 17 February 2015 Peck Harrison NYC The Official Guide Must See Little Sri Lanka 7 Great Things to See and Do c 2006 2011 NYC amp Company Inc All rights reserved Retrieved 2011 11 27 Zavatto Amy August 5 2010 Frommer s New York City Exploring Staten Island s Little Sri Lanka 2000 2011 by John Wiley amp Sons Inc All rights reserved Archived from the original on January 11 2012 Retrieved 2011 11 27 Fare saving walk now less of a bargain for Staten Island commuters silive com Staten Island Advance August 28 2008 Retrieved December 29 2016 Mooney Jake September 5 2008 S I Railway to Close Walking Loophole City Room The New York Times Retrieved December 29 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tompkinsville Staten Island Tompkinsville Restoration Project 40 38 02 N 74 05 09 W 40 63389 N 74 08583 W 40 63389 74 08583 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tompkinsville Staten Island amp oldid 1191112681, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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