The Roosevelt Island Walking Tour
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
Guided by Alfred Pommer a college graduate, a Licensed New York City Guide & an informative native New Yorker with over 17 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 that help join us with the islands past - when it was known as Welfare Island and Blackwell¹s Island
This Walking Tour Of The Past and Present Features:
A tramway ride to Roosevelt Island 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
Interested in a private walking tour ?
Call: (212) 979-2388 for details www.nycwalk.com
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