Roosevelt Island, A Walking Tour with Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts
October 19, 2014 |
Roosevelt Island, A Walking Tour with Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts
Last spring, Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts visited Four Freedoms Park at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, now join us for the northern route! The island’s history is as varied as its many names – Minnehanonck, Varkens Eylandt (Hog Island), Blackwell’s Island, Welfare Island. On this tour we will visit
individually-designated landmarks like the Octagon, a former Lunatic Asylum
designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1839, and Blackwell House, built in 1706
(the sixth oldest house in New York City!). We will also learn about more
modern development on Main Street, with a master plan designed by Philip
Johnson and John Burgee, including the unusual pneumatic garbage removal
system!
Sunday, October 5th
1:00 p.m.
Meeting location will be provided upon ticket purchase and registration.
$15 members, $20 non-members
Please click here to purchase tickets.
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| Location Information |
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Roosevelt Island |
888 Main Street
New York, NY 10044 |
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www.friends-ues.org/events/ |
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| Contact Information |
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Michael Hall |
| Email:
mhall@friends-ues.org |
| Phone:
212-535-2526 |
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