15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York and the Alice Austen House and Museum

If a picture if worth a thousand words, Alice Austen must have really had something to say. A young woman of the 19th century, Alice Austen was mesmerized by an innovative new invention - the camera. At the age of 11, Austen received her first such contraption and it wasn't long before her photos began to catch the eye of artists all over New York. Today, her photo's live on in the landmark Alice Austen House and Museum in the Clear Comfort house. Customers of All Car 15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York are encouraged to see the world from her aesthetic point of view by visiting the cultural landmark on the shores of the Verrazano Narrows.

About Alice Austen

Alice Austen was, and still is, one of the most important names in female photographic history. During her lifetime she would produce nearly 8,000 photographic glasses, of which 3,000 still exist. Her range of topics spanned everything from portraiture and still-life to action-shots of local workers. Where ever Alice went, so did her camera, a contraption that weighed nearly 50 pounds back in the day. Today, customers of All Car 15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York described Austen's style as anticipating documentary photography, while at the same time hinting at a satiric underside. However you wish to describe her work, there's no mistaking her unbelievable talent.

About the Alice Austen House

Clear Comfort (a.k.a. the Alice Austen House) was built back in 1690. Alice Austen's grandfather purchased it in 1844. Alice Austen would take up residence there in the late 1860's. She and her mother settled there permanently after Alice's father abandoned them. Today, customers of All Car 15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York are invited to tour the restored Clear Comfort manor, which features 10 fully restored rooms and porches. Beautiful period furnishings are displayed in the Dining Room and Parlour, while intimate details of Alice's life are showcased in her bedroom.

Enjoy the story of Alice's life

Customers of All Car 15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York will find dozens of pictures displayed inside Clear Comfort, each with its own story to tell. Photographs, along with music and reminiscences tell the story of Alice's world, while a video orientation helps fill visitors in on her life's work. Temporary exhibits displaying modern photography are also displayed in the museum on a regular basis. Want to take a piece of Alice's legacy back home with you after you visit? Then be sure to visit the museum's delightful gift shop, which features prints and postcards of Alice's work.

Plan your event at Alice's house

The Alice Austen House and Museum is a wonderful place to host almost any New York City event due to its spectacular panoramic view of the city. Stretching from Manhattan to the Verrazano Bridge, this view encompasses some of the city's most prominent focal points. If you would like to learn more about hosting an event at the Alice Austen House and Museum, please call 718-816-4506 extension 12. In the past, the Alice Austen House has hosted festive BBQs, cocktail parties, anniversaries, birthdays and weddings.

Visitor Information

Customers of All Car 15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York will find the Alice Austen House 2 Hylan Boulevard at Edgewater Street, Rosebank, Staten Island. It is two miles south of the Ferry Terminal and about one mile north of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The museum is open all year round (except for January and February). Admission runs Thursday through Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. The admission price is a suggested donation of $2 per 15 passenger van rentals in New York visitor. Customers of All Car 15 Passenger Van Rentals in New York can also visit the official Alice Austen House webpage at www.aliceausten.org.

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