"This home is thought to be the only example of French medieval architecture in North America,"
"It serves as an incredible resource for our nation's history, but it's currently not safe enough for people to visit and explore. Like any home, it needs constant care; and the older a home gets, the more serious that care becomes."
"This house has stood here on this spot witnessing the entirety of American history and the stories that this house can tell are not important just to Staten Island, they're important to the nation,"
The white stone colonial house in Dongan Hills sits between a bank and a pizzeria on Richmond Road and is one of New York's oldest homes. The structure represents a rare example of French medieval architecture in North America and preserves visible traces of Revolutionary-era New York. The interior has deteriorated and the building is currently unsafe for visitors, requiring significant conservation. Funding now secured includes a congressional grant, city capital funding, and a $500,000 contribution from New York state to support restoration and reopening. A preservation press conference took place on September 25.
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