The Roosevelt Island Walking Tour
Architecture -- History -- Interesting Pictures and Stories
A Walking Tour of the Past and Present
Guided by Alfred Pommer a college graduate, a Licensed New York City Guide & an informative native New Yorker
with over 20 years experience researching, creating and leading walking tours in Manhattan's many diverse neighborhoods.
This walking tour focuses on the history and architecture of Roosevelt Island and includes some interesting pictures and stories
about when it was known as Welfare Island and before that: Blackwell's Island.
The information, surviving buildings / structures and pictures will help join us understand the islands past
This Walking Tour Of Roosevelt Island's Past and Present Features:
A tramway ride to Roosevelt Island and everyone pays their own fare each way.
You will find out about the history of Roosevelt Island and we will walk from one end of the island to the other
enjoying the beautiful views of Manhattan, Queens and Hells Gate the site of the General Slocum disaster.
Each participant is given an itinerary with 14 stops including 4 New York City landmarks.
All stops are fully discussed.
You will see:
- The landmark Blackwell House
- The landmark Chapel of the Good Shepherd,
- The landmark Octagon Tower (Lunatic Asylum),
- The landmark Lighthouse,
- Welfare Island Bridge,
- Goldwater Memorial Hospital (For Chronic Disease)
You will find out about:
- New York City Water Tunnel # 3
- Nelly Bly the 1st woman reporter
- Strecker Laboratory, 1892
- Smallpox Hospital, 1856 the remains are visible but not accessible - gated off from public
Meet in front of the Tram on Second Avenue between E. 59 St. & 60 St.
#4 #5 #6 to E. 59 St. & Lexington Ave. E & F to Lexington Ave.(53 St.)
About three hours long
Interested in a private walking tour ?
Call: (212) 979-2388 for details www.nycwalk.com
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