"House of Buried Treasure," 1939.

The earliest part of this house was built circa 1700 by Samuel Grasset, a local tanner. Over the next century, the structure served as a residence, commercial space (shoemaker's shop), and civic facility (an extension was added circa 1790 to serve as a courtroom). In the last two centuries, the building has also served as an inn, real estate office, hardware store, post office, antique store, and home to many.

A supposed discovery of a cache of gold coins both in 1860 and again in 1921 resulted in the moniker the "House of Buried Treasure," but neither of these discoveries was documented, and the stories are considered oral tradition/local lore at best.

The structure was acquired by the Staten Island Historical Society in 1951 and designated at NYC landmark in 1969. As per the Historic Richmondtown website: "The building is awaiting restoration and is not open to the public."