Roosevelt Island is an island inside of an island, and is the perfect spot for biking and running. If running isn’t your thing, then just escape the city and enjoy a picnic. This current stretch of great weather deserves to be enjoyed, and what better place than Roosevelt Island.
Some of the memorable sites to see are the Blackwell House and the Octagon Art Gallery. The island was owned by the Blackwell family for nearly a century and a half before it was purchased by New York. Since then, their home has been restored as a historical landmark for tourists and residents to see.
The Octagon Art Gallery is another attraction located on Roosevelt Island. With over one thousand pieces of art, you could spend a day lost in its splendor.
The history of Roosevelt Island starts in 1637 when it was first purchased. Since then it has seen a number of changes including being taken by John Manning (relation to Peyton and Eli is debatable). Since then it was purchased by the state of New York in the 1800s.
The island is two miles long and initially named by its Indian owners as Long Island. Since then, it has had many different names. Oddly enough, prior to being called Roosevelt Island, it was referred to as Welfare Island. I’m not sure what caused such a drastic contrast in names, but Roosevelt Island does have a nicer sound to it.
You can learn about the daily happenings on Roosevelt Island by visiting the Roosevelt Islander.
Image provided by World Island Info
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