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RECOGNIZE THIS PLACE? (HINT: IT'S A FEW STORIES TALLER NOW)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Google Maps is not the Granddaddy of Gotham Global Positioning.

Turns out the City of New York photographed every block in the five boroughs — over the course of five years in the 1980s — to help the Department of Finance pinpoint property values for totally awesome taxation purposes.

The rad result: More than 900,000 low-res photos in the Municipal Archives at NYC.gov. (BTW: For a long time, only the '80s set was digitized. Thousands of images from 1928-1941 are currently being added to the online gallery.)

Too tech-challenged to navigate a sometimes gnarly Rubik's Cube of a government website?

That's where programmer Brandon Liu and historian Jeremy Lechtzin's website — 80s.nyc — comes in. This handily curated, map-based street view of 1980s NYC allows nostalgia nuts like me the ability to browse the boroughs as they looked more than 30 years ago.

Keep scrolling for some of our favorite “finds" from the Municipal Archive. Do you recognize any beloved S.I. sites — some long gone, some still in existence — featured in this slideshow of simpler times? Feel free to sound off in the comments! As always, we value your expertise.

BTW: The photo above is of 950 W. Fingerboard Road, which is still the home base of the Staten Island Advance and SILive.com.

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The bucolic public park featured in this blurry photograph has changed a lot since the 1980s — and not for the better. It's been dogged by reports of drug dealing, homeless vagrants and overdoses during family events. But a dedicated group of community activists is currently in the process of cleaning up this historic North Shore space. Can you guess this location in the comments section?

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OK, who can tell us more about this space? The Underground sounds like a cool all-ages music venue — but then we noticed the small print: "Supper Club." What gives?

Big hair rumor alert: A source who shall remain nameless claims sculpturally styled new wave rockers Flock of Seagulls played here once.

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I was stumped by this one until borough-based actor Wayne Miller told me it was a "Great men's shop — in the building that is now Ho'brah Tacos." After reaching out to Islanders on Facebook, we found out this spot was in business from about 1945-1996.

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Damn, this makes me want to pull on some leg-warmers, turn up my Richard Simmons "Sweatin' to the Oldies" CD and jam out with Jane Fonda in an aerobic-dynamic black-and-red-striped leotard. Feel the burn!

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Gee, this Bay Street bar sure looks familiar.

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Many of you will recall the larger-than-life personality — and hair — of diminutive dynamo Edith Susskind. (That's her, in all her fabulousness, in the Advance archive photo comp below.)

Sure, the late fashion plate (1921-2014) was a familiar presence in later years at her Snug Harbor gift shop and charitable galas Islandwide — but did you know she once had her own store on Forest Avenue?

Susskind's "Gift Specialist" shop in West Brighton showcased fancy scarves, shawls and capes, and served as headquarters for personalized stationery, invitations and holiday cards, fine porcelain and china, silver, gems and jewelry.

In an article about her in the New York Times a few years ago, Susskind was described as "a landmark, a legend and Staten Island icon -- rolled up into one," as well as "the Paris Hilton of the elderly, famous for being famous."

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This precious place — a mainstay for hep postmod-beatnik artists in one era; a hub for hipsters in another — has seen MANY different facades over the decades. Can you call it in the comments?

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Antique collector Janice Falcon opened her namesake store before temporarily taking over the St. George Theatre (as a flea market space!) in 1985. According to the Advance archive, she specialized in the Victorian and Art Deco genres. But what I really wanna know: Do any of you still have treasures scored from Jantiques?

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It's hard to recognize this iconic house at the head of Hylan Boulevard in such stark circumstances. The Rosebank home of a trail-blazing lady has come a long way, baby. Can you name it in the comments?

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This one-of-a-kind hardware store is a third-generation family-owned business on Victory Boulevard. Dembner's was also a finalist in the 2017 Best of Staten Island Awards: Mom & Pop Hardware Store poll.

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This is one of the restaurants SILive readers told us they miss most: The Lido, at 37 Victory Blvd. in Tompkinsville. You can still see the name of the restaurant crafted in stucco on the buidling facade — which was in the sightline of my old apartment in T-ville.

A few more tastes Lido trivia:

Before it was the Lido, 37 Victory was called the Arietta Hotel. It overlooked Victory Boulevard which then was known as the Richmond Turnpike.

In the 1930s, Frank Monge owned the business, then known as an upscale speakeasy. It was shuttered by authories.

Rudolph Gatti served as chef of The Lido. His parents bought the restaurant from Monge in 1946, according to the Advance archives.

Antipasto with shrimp was among the items enjoyed there by famed Staten Island artist John Noble.

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Talk about a perfect '80s flashback: Everybody WING FAN tonight! Did you eat at this colorful Chinese restaurant back in Wang Chung's MTV heyday? Feel free to share your belated review in the comments.

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A palpable sense of history permeates this bar. How could it not? The building, after all, became home to the welcoming Rosebank Tavern nearly 100 years ago, in 1921.

Unfamiliar with this enduring North Shore spot? Catch up with SILive's "20 reasons we love the Rosebank Tavern: Live jams, pub grub & history."

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With a name like "Dewey's Place," this could be anything from a neighborhood watering hole to a Pac-Man palace. Anyone remember this joint?

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Yeah, yeah, everyone knows this tasty borough mainstay. But can you name the location?

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This cult classic has since toned down its look — but Every Thing Goes is still going strong with a trio of locations: The vintage clothing store in St. George, the ETG Book Cafe & Neighborhood Stage up the road on Bay Street and the furniture shop, the latter two a few blocks apart in Tompkinsville.

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Hmmm. This billboard location looks suspiciously familiar but I can't quite place it. Any ideas?

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Rumor has it this Forest Avenue structure is now home to Jody's Club Forest. Can I get a confirmation on that?

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By the 1980s, the signature "stork" was no longer perched atop this Tudor-style building. Check out the Advance archive image below for a look at the Stork's Nest in its heyday.

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BTW: This once-glorious structure is not forgotten: Artist Tiffany Porcu recently painted a mural on its exterior as part of NYC's 100 Gates Project.

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Ah, nothing gets me more nostalgic than reminiscing about good ol' video stores. Anyone out there still hoarding some overdue VHS (or Beta?) tapes from South Shore Video? Damn, for some reason, this particular pic gives me serious "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" meets "Repo Man" vibes.

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OK, anyone out there grab a cup of joe to go at Uncle Nick's back in the Reagan era?

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This living history village at 441 Clarke Ave. was founded as the Staten Island Historical Society in 1856. Today, Historic Richmond Town's official mission is to "create opportunities for the public to explore the diversity of the American experience from the colonial period to the present."

In the mid-20th century, the SIHS embarked on an ambitious project to collect, preserve and interpret the material culture of our region. The result evokes 350 years of history and culture. That complex includes NYC's oldest continuously working family farm and two other historic sites -- including one of the oldest original houses in the country. More than 100,000 people visit the site each year to enjoy tours, education programs, museum exhibits and special events like the Richmond County Fair, Tavern Concerts Series, NYC BBQ and chili festivals, Uncorked! Food & Wine Fest and more.

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One of Staten Island's most unique structures still stands tall. Can you name this spot?

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The name emblazoned on this Grasmere event space and catering hall gives it away. But I couldn't resist including a photo of how it looked before the current ambitious expansion — the latest in a series of major renovations since a fire a few years back.

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This Rainbow is still keeping colors bright on Forest Avenue.

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Still in business today on New Dorp Lane, B&A Jewelers "has offered one of the largest selections of imported 14kt. and 18kt. white and yellow gold and platinum jewelry for 3 generations at very competitive prices."

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A retro-glimpse of a popular Staten Island "Super Store" when it was billed as a humble "Farmers Market."

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This enduring fashion boutique on New Dorp Lane recently made headlines for a very unexpected customer. Check out the video below.

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In 1932, Karl Ehmer opened his first butcher shop on 46th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan. By 1970, there were over 30 Karl Ehmer Quality Meat stores in existence. Does anyone recall the location of this long-gone borough outet?

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Check out the venerable Duffy's — before it laid claim to the title of "Best Burger on Staten Island" on its West Brighton facade.

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Cherry Lane is still in business — but this gloriously retro signage makes me long for yesteryear.

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This one speaks for itself, right?

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Pal Joey's Pizzeria opened in 1958 and was a mainstay on the corner of Forest and Davis avenues in West Brighton for 33 years from 1969-2002. In 2002, the legendary restaurant known for its faux Tiffany light fixtures moved down the block -- across from the Staaten -- before finally closing its doors in 2004.

Owner Mark LaManna, 36, of West Brighton, was killed during a botched robbery one Friday night. His partner and best friend, Frank "Dudy'' Carozza, was shot twice but survived.

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This pharmacy was nearly 50-years old when it closed in 1998 on Forest Avenue.

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Milk & Del Of Staten Island Inc. (aka Dairy Del Caterers) on Forest Avenue was incorporated on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1975, and closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1991, so it was active for 42 years and 9 days, according to BestBusinessNY.com.

Today it is a Dunkin Donuts.

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This space is now home to Jade Asian Bistro, which SILive food guru Pamela Silvestri describes as "a pretty Japanese/Chinese/fusion restaurant in the former home to King's Chef, with a bar set up for serious business. Duck lovers will enjoy various duck preparations and complete sushi meals."

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Is that a Sedutto sign I spy?

Founded in 1922, the Sedutto Ice Cream Co. established its S.I. roots in the 1930s, relocating from Manhattan to Port Richmond. When the Sedutto's at the corner of New Dorp Lane and Clawson Avenue closed up shop in 2008, a legacy stretching back 75 years simply melted away.

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From former Advance food editor Jane Milza, back in 1994: "Staten Island's burgeoning cafe scene took root more than a decade ago, claim some observers, when Phil Berardi opened Pennyfeather's Restaurant in New Dorp. His plan was to offer a casual, walk-in-off-the-street lunch and dinner menu, comfortable, yet with a Manhattan look, an eatery more inviting than the fast-food outlets popping up along Hylan Boulevard."

Do any readers remember when this spot (now home to The Academy NYC Paul Mitchell School) closed? I've narrowed it down to sometime between 1994 and 1998.

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Moretti Bakery (far left) is still in business on Forest Avenue, but the former Country Lane Travel space is now home to the popular Fresh Kills Barber Shop.

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Don't let the saucy name fool you — Hollywood Swingers was simply the name of a perfectly respectable hair salon. Update: Vynne Jacoby of Future Beauty Consultants, a former hair color distributor who's since relocated to Las Vegas, tells me the shop was located on New Dorp Lane.

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Ed Sefershayan was the proprietor of the Runner’s World store in New Dorp, but he was much more than a store owner, according to his 1999 tribute obit in the Advance archive: “Anyone serious about running went to Runner’s World, and beginning youngsters starting their careers were told to go to Runner’s World. Young kids and oldsters were met with a handshake, given advice on shoe selection, discounts, and best of all, encouragement in their future races. In addition, Sefershayan sponsored the Runner’s World 10K run, with proceeds going toward S.I. track and field programs. Sefershayan's family was also involved in track and field. His son Joe took over the store in 1989, and son Vin was a top high school runner at Susan Wagner HS. The borough running community shares the loss with the Sefershayan family.”

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Wait, this folksy little farmhouse structure can't be the same building that houses the legendary Dick's Delicatessen on Castleton Avenue, can it?

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Two more businesses have me stumped: R & J's Kitchen and Garbo's Hair Design. Any former customers in the house?

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This old school bike shop's cool clapboard exterior looks like it could easy exist in a tourist destination like New Hope, Pa., not to mention any number of atmosphseric seaside hamlets. Whatever happened to this spot?

Update: S.I. native Justin Sarachik, a reporter for Rapzilla.com, tells me "

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Help me out here: What is this place with the rainbow-colored tinsel?

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Can't quite make out the signage here: Could this be the Cupo family's Kings Arm restaurant in West Brighton?