Reformed Protestant Dutch Church on Staten Island
Description
The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in Port Richmond is Staten Island's oldest corporation. The congregation, formed in 1665, played a role in the American Revolution through Joshua Mersereau, a founding father of American intelligence, and helped create the modern business world through member Cornelius Vanderbilt. Take a guided tour of the 1696 cemetery, 1844 Greek Revival church and 1898 Victorian annex, designed by a close associate of Harry Houdini.
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