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The Kill Van Kull, or tugboat alley as its known to we harbor rats, is a tidal strait that defines the border of Staten Island and New Jersey. A busy and highly industrialized waterfront, Working Harbor’s popular “Hidden Harbor – Newark Bay” boat tours provide water access to the Kill, but what is it like on the landward side?
Gramma Lee T. Moran on the Kill Van Kull. photo: Mitch Waxman
Starting at the St. George Staten Island Ferry terminal, join WHC Steering Committee member Mitch Waxman for a walk up the Kill Van Kull via Staten Islands Richmond Terrace. You’ll encounter unrivaled views of the maritime traffic on the Kill itself, as well as the hidden past of the maritime communities which line it’s shores. Surprising and historic neighborhoods, an abandoned railway, and tales of prohibition era bootleggers await.
Snug Harbor. photo: Mitch Waxman
The tour will start at 11 AM, meeting up at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island.
Take the 10:30 AM Staten Island Ferry (or earlier) to meet the group at St. George. Make sure to check MTA.info for any transportation changes or delays.
For October 13 tickets, click here for more info and the Working Harbor Committee ticketing page
by Mai Armstrong via Mitch Waxman for Working Harbor Committee
Reblogged via « The Newtown Pentacle
Walking Tour:
Working Harbor Committee Kill Van Kull Walk – This Saturday, July 28th, 2012
- photo by Mitch Waxman
The Kill Van Kull, or tugboat alley as its known to we harbor rats, is a tidal strait that defines the border of Staten Island and New Jersey. A busy and highly industrialized waterfront, Working Harbor’s popular “Hidden Harbor – Newark Bay” boat tours provide water access to the Kill, but what is it like on the landward side?
Starting at the St. George Staten Island Ferry terminal, join WHC Steering Committee member Mitch Waxman for a walk up the Kill Van Kull via Staten Islands Richmond Terrace. You’ll encounter unrivaled views of the maritime traffic on the Kill itself, as well as the hidden past of the maritime communities which line it’s shores. Surprising and historic neighborhoods, an abandoned railway, and tales of prohibition era bootleggers await.
The tour will start at 11 AM, meeting up at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island. You must be on (at least) the 10:30 AM Staten Island Ferry to meet the group at St. George. Again, plan for transportation changes and unexpected weirdness to be revealed to you at MTA.info.
For July 28th tickets, click here for more info and the Working Harbor Committee ticketing page
by Mai Armstrong via Mitch Waxman for Working Harbor Committee
At work on the KVK. photo: Mitch Waxman
Join WHC’s Mitch Waxman on June 30th, for an intense exploration of the Staten Island coastline of the Kill Van Kull, the busy waterway connecting Port Elizabeth-Newark with the lower harbor. Expect tugboats, special guests and a few surprises as we walk the two miles from the Staten Island Ferry terminal at St. George to Sailors Snug Harbor, home of the Noble Maritime Collection, featuring works of maritime artist John A. Noble.
Snug Harbor. photo: Mitch Waxman
Planned highlights include a visit to a historic maritime saloon (drinks are not included in ticket price) as well as seeing the Kill Van Kull’s busy “Tugboat Alley” at work. The tour ends at Sailors Snug Harbor where we will visit the many historic buildings and the fabulous Noble Collection. Along the way, Mitch will describe and provide contextual meaning for the various sights. MTA bus service is available from Snug Harbor back to the St. George ferry terminal.
St. George ferry terminal. photo: Mitch Waxman
Meetup at the St. George Terminal at 11am. Be prepared for a low intensity walk of around two miles. We will be outdoors for most of the day, so dress appropriately for weather. If sunny, a hat or parasol is recommended as we will have little or no shade for much of the walk.
Mitch Waxman. photo: Noah Devereaux for The New York Times
Tour Leader Bio
Mitch Waxman, who was recently featured in the New York Times, is a photographer and historian known for his work documenting Newtown Creek and the Hidden Harbor. A Working Harbor Steering Committee Member and official photographer, Mitch enjoys sharing the obscure, unique and often overlooked facets of the harbor of New York and New Jersey.
Mitch Waxman, who was recently featured in the New York Times, is a photographer and historian known for his work documenting Newtown Creek and the Hidden Harbor. A Working Harbor Steering Committee Member and official photographer, Mitch enjoys sharing the obscure, unique and often overlooked facets of the harbor of New York and New Jersey.
Headed to Tugboat Alley. photo: Mitch Waxman
MEET UP – 11am
Meet at the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island, walk to the outside plaza at the north end exit (toward the baseball stadium, plaza above/over the cab stand), at 11:00am. Ends at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Nobel Maritime collection at 1:00pm.
11:00am – 1:00pm
Saturdays, 30 June, 28 July, 13 October
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by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
