(continued from page 45) lives on Staten Island. Incorporated m 1806, Sailors' Snug Harbor was the first charitable institution of its kind established in rhe country and was located on a 130-acre site. In 1976, the retirement home moved to Sea Level, NC. The Staten Island property included the distinctive
"front five,'' Greek Revival-style buildings designed by Minard Lefever and completed in 1876, which became the first five National Histori c Landmarks designated in the country. The Staten Island sire was purchased by the C ity of New York in 1976 and became Snug Harbor C ultural Center. The Sailors' Snug Harbor co llec-
rion includes works of arr, antique furnishings, m aritime artifacts, and ship models. The museum plans to create exhibits featuring items from the collection to share with the public. (No ble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island , NY 10301 ; Ph. 7 18 447-6490; www.noblemaritime.org) j:, j:, j:,
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