Staten Island's Charles DeStephano gives us part 1 of The Story of LightHouse Hill. Not only does this hight point hold a historic Lighthouse but many a famed personage lived up on Staten Island's noble hill. This spot has been a refuge for city dwellers since it had been noticed in the 19th century by well heeled travelers from the more crowded areas of the city, here they would find respite from the crowds and rat-race of the fast paced urban areas where they lived and worked. Along with Charlie's personal memories, part 1 will start with how the hill was formed and bring you up to the 1940s where, in part 2, Meg Ventrudo will continue the history, and flesh out how The Jacques Marchais came about, and other recent notable happenings that saw LightHouse Hill maintain its unique place in so many visitors and residents hearts, that it had held over the last century, and then some.