On Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m., Staten Island historian Barnett Shepherd will offer a presentation "Italianate Architecture on Staten Island." Inspired by Italian Renaissance town houses found in Florence, the Italianate style of architecture was popular in mid-19th century America, and features heavily cut stone work, elaborate window and door surrounds, projecting eaves and elaborate cornices at the roofline.

American architects of the 19th century adapted these features for both public and domestic buildings-Buildings A and E at Sailors' Snug Harbor were built in this style in 1879 and 1880, and there are many private houses in the Italianate style on Staten Island. Examples include 66 Harvard Avenue, built around 1850, and the imposing Gustave Meyer House at 2475 Richmond Road in New Dorp.

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