A detailed look at Staten Island's most historically significant parks.
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One of the five boroughs of New York City, Staten Island, is home to a number of state and federal parks that provide stunning natural scenery and recreational activities. Conference House Park in Tottenville and Fort Wadsworth are two important Staten Island parks. A thorough history of these parks is provided here:
1. Conference House Park: This Staten Island neighborhood's Conference House Park is renowned for its historical significance as the location of the Conference House, where an important peace conference regarding the American Revolutionary War was held.
The Conference House was initially constructed as a stone farmhouse in the 17th century by Captain Christopher Billopp in 1678. The home was owned by several people over the years…
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