Staten Shorts
Description: 1849 Staten Island Express stamp. Founded by Francis Hagadorn, publisher of the ' Staten Islander ' newspaper, in 1849 the Staten Island Express Post operated a delivery system which included mail and packages. Respected and well run, the company ceased operation in 1851 when the United States Post Office opened ten offices on the island. I've uploaded the original red colored stamp as well as a white colored stamp which is my own variation.
Description: C. 1920 print promoting Staten Island, New York. The print with a map of Staten Island with locations for proposed subway lines, ferry locations and railroad lines. The top of the print with a quote from George William Curtis " God Might have made a more beautiful place than Staten Island, but He never did ". The bottom of the print printed with " Most healthful place for homes, most desirable for commercial purposes ".
Description: The Staten Island Stapletons also known as the Staten Island Stapes were a professional American football team founded in 1915 that played in the National Football League from 1929 to 1932. The team was based in the Stapleton section of Staten Island. They played under the shortened nickname the "Stapes" the final two seasons. Jack Shapiro, who was a blocking back for the Stapletons, was the shortest player in NFL history.
Description: The Staten Island Stapletons, or Stapes, were an NFL team from 1929 to 1932. This (as far as I know) an authentic design for a team patch. The team was done in by the small size of their home stadium. The stadium did have one bonus though. The team owner also owned a speakeasy joined to the stadium and after home games the players would go there to share a drink with the fans.
