The United States' first foreign trade zone Staten Island, City of New York, opened February 1, 1937 /Buy wall art of this image titled: The United States' first foreign trade zone Staten Island, City of New York, opened February 1, 1937 , from the WPA Posters Collection by Second Story Prints. Top quality print reproductions available now! Tags Ocean liners New York (State) New York 1930 1940. Commerce 1930 1940. Notes Date stamped on verso: Dec 8 1937. F. H. La Guardia, Mayor City of New York Department of Docks John McKenzie, Commissioner. Work