Sailors’ Snug Harbor, on the North Shore of Staten Island, was founded in the 19th century as a haven for “aged, decrepit, and worn-out sailors” who otherwise had no social or financial support system. It was one of the first democratic, non-discriminatory charitable institutions in the country.
At its height, this self-sustaining community had 900 residents and 50 structures, including the Greek Revival style buildings of Snug Harbor’s early years.
Today the National Historic Landmark district operates as the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Henson provided historic preservation and exterior restoration services for the Snug Harbor Music Hall, in collaboration with Studio Joseph. We are honored to have cared for a building that once enriched the lives of sailors in their later years.
