Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island, which is a small island in the East River between Manhattan and Queens,

has been in the news frequently of late. 

The reason for the publicity was the official opening of the FDR Four Freedoms Park, designed by Louis Kahn, at the southern tip of the island. 

I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, so I’ll have to do a follow-up blog when I do. 

But in the meantime, it reminded me of these beautiful photos that I took on the island a few years ago.  

The views of midtown Manhattan from the island are fabulous and include such landmark buildings as the U.N.,

and the Empire State Building. 

But there’s no doubt that the real highlight of the trip is taking the tram back and forth. 

It’s like being on a Disney ride for the cost of a subway trip - $2.25. 

 What a bargain!

Ciao

PJ

© 2013 PJ Lehrer