Roosevelt Island Then (1968 Welfare Island) And Now (2010) In Pictures – Come See More Of Welfare Island At Exhibit Celebrating RI’s 40th Anniversary

Wheelchair in Welfare Island Doorway Image By Suzanne Vlamis
With the start of the year 2010, let’s look back at what Roosevelt Island was like in 1968 when it was an undeveloped Welfare Island serving the ill, impoverished and elderly as compared to the present day courtesy of the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) and Google Maps.From RIHS:

The Welfare Island Bridge went directly to the West Road. There was no Main Street. To the south are the Cancer and Neurological Hospitals.

Image of 1968 Welfare Island Bridge From (RIHS)
From Google Maps, the current Roosevelt Island Bridge.From RIHS:

South view of area that now includes PS/IS 217 and Westview

Image of Area That Now Includes PS/IS 217 and Westview From RIHS
From Google Maps the current 360 degree view of PS/IS 217 and Westview. There’s More!