New Brighton Village Hall

New Brighton Village Hall was a three-story brick building designed in the Second Empire architectural style with a mansard roof covered in gray slate shingles. The structure combined traditional construction methods with decorative elements typical of that period.

Construction occurred between 1868 and 1871, and the building served as the administrative center for New Brighton before the neighborhood was incorporated into New York City in 1898. This merger marked a turning point in the building's role within the city's government structure.

The hall served as the central meeting place where Staten Island residents gathered for local governance and community matters during the 19th century. It embodied the democratic values and civic pride of the neighborhood during that period.

The building was located at 66 Lafayette Avenue and appeared on the National Register of Historic Places from 1978 onward. Today it exists only in historical records and photographs since its demolition in 2004.

Architect James Whitford designed the building, making it one of the last surviving examples of village administration structures on Staten Island. This rare architectural form shaped New Brighton's character for over 130 years.

Location: Staten Island

Inception: 1868

GPS coordinates: 40.64306,-74.09611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:44