Special Announcement – JOIN US AS THE MAPS AND IMAGES ARE REVEALED
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Join RIOC and RIHS for a Special “RI 50” Exhibit Unveiling Ceremony at Tram Plaza on Wednesday, October 15th at 1PM
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of residents moving to the island, RIOC has partnered with the Roosevelt Island Historical Society to create “RI 50,” a special history panel exhibit at the Tram Plaza. The exhibit consists of two large maps—one of the island in 2025 and one from its original land survey in 1969—and two info graphic panels that detail how the island has developed over the past 5+ decades. The panels tell the story of the island’s rich history, walking visitors back in time to understand how the one-time “Welfare Island” became a serene home to more than 12,000 New Yorkers today.
Join us for the unveiling next to the Visitor Center TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 15th, at 1 PM — we’d love to see you there!
Back at the Tram Lawn the Map Project panels were installed and awaiting the reveal on Wednesday, October 15th at 1 p.m.
Come for the event and learn 50+ years of island history
Our limited edition holiday card is available at a special early shopper price of 2 cards for $5-
While supplies last!
Save the Date
Wednesday, October 15th
1 p.m. at the Tram Lawn
for the Revealing of the
“Roosevelt Island
1969-2025 Maps and Images”
Credits
JUDITH BERDY
All image are copyrighted (c) Roosevelt Island Historical Society unless otherwise indicated
THIS PUBLICATION FUNDED BY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JULIE MENIN & ROOSEVELT ISLAND OPERATING CORPORATION PUBLIC PURPOSE FUNDS.
Copyright © 2025 Roosevelt Island Historical Society, All rights reserved.Our mailing address is:
rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com
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