The Port Richmond Hotel, a barracks-like building facing the Bayonne ferry terminal, was once the elegant St. James Hotel.
The St. James Hotel was erected in 1787 remained until 1945, when it was demolished.
As identified by a plaque on the Griffith Block building, it was the last home of Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States.
He died there on September 14, 1836.
The Port Richmond Hotel, a barracks-like building facing the Bayonne ferry terminal, was once the elegant St. James Hotel. The St. James Hotel was erected in 1787 remained until 1945, when it was demolished. As identified by a plaque on the Griffith Block building, it was the last home of Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States. He died there on September 14, 1836.
Port Richmond, Staten Island