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Founded. 1887. Opened. July 4, 1888 [1] Ceased. 1907. Named for. Prohibition Party. Prohibition Park, also called National Prohibition Park, [1] was a temperance town and park used as a summer colony in the New York City borough of Staten Island, precursor to the modern Westerleigh neighborhood.
Apr 13, 2014 · By Vera Haller. April 8, 2014. Followers of the temperance movement late in the 19th century created a place called National Prohibition Park, where they could escape the stresses and bad...
Westerleigh, a picturesque and historic neighborhood on Staten Island, New York, is known for its serene atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and well-preserved architecture. With its suburban charm, community engagement, and strong sense of identity, Westerleigh offers residents a peaceful and close-knit living environment.
Prior to 1906 when the park's name was changed to Westerleigh, this greenspace bounded by Maine, Neal Dow, Springfield, and Willard avenues, this Staten island commons area was known as Prohibition Park.
Jun 12, 2000 · Developed in 1887 by the National Prohibition Campground Association, what’s now Westerleigh was known as Prohibition Park and was lined with narrow, brick streets and one-family houses, some of them in ornate Victorian style.
Eventually, the name of the community was changed to Westerleigh. By 1940, the area had been built out virtually to its residential capacity. It remains today a neighborhood with small-town pride and community spirit amid the sprawling urbanization of Staten Island. Casual visitors can see and feel that it is different from other places.
19th century. Historic Richmond Town museum complex is located in the heart of Staten Island. On July 4, 1827, the end of slavery in New York state was celebrated at Swan Hotel, in the West Brighton neighborhood.
