Postcards

Postcards is a white marble memorial featuring two large wings that rise along the St. George Esplanade overlooking New York Harbor. The structure creates a corridor between the marble walls that forms a central gathering space.

The memorial opened in 2004 to honor 274 Staten Island residents lost in the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. It commemorates two separate tragedies connected to the harbor's history.

The memorial displays the names of those lost on granite plaques, showing birth dates, workplaces, and profile silhouettes for each person. This approach allows visitors to recognize individuals rather than see only numbers.

Access to the memorial is through a walkway near Richmond County Bank Ballpark, with parking available at the New York Wheel garage. The location sits directly on the waterfront esplanade for easy navigation.

The central corridor between the marble walls creates a direct sightline toward where the Twin Towers once stood in Manhattan. This intentional alignment physically connects visitors to the place being remembered.

Location: Staten Island

Inception: 2003

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 40.64679,-74.07649

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55