Image From Roosevet Island Historical Society Congratulations to the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) and it’s President, Judy Berdy. The Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District are presenting the RIHS with a Restoration Award for the Roosevelt Island Visitors Center Kiosk located adjacent to the Roosevelt Island Tram Station. More on the renovation and history of the Visitors Center Kiosk here and from earlier posts. From the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District:

Join FRIENDS for our 28th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony!

2011 Annual Awards

Tuesday, March 15th

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6:00 p.m., Reception to follow
New York School of Interior Design ~ 170 East 70th Street

  • Renaissance Award
    Central Park Conservancy: Ancient Playground & the Osborn Gates
  • Archi-teacher Award
    Jane Cowan
  • Sustainability Award
    Regis High School: Green Roof
  • Advocacy Award
    Council Member Dan Garodnick
  • Restoration Award
    Roosevelt Island Historical Society: Roosevelt Island Visitor Center Kiosk
  • Technology Award
    Museum of the City of New York: Collections Portal

RSVP 212.535.2526 or info@friends-ues.org

Below is the Queensboro Bridge Kiosk which is now the Roosevelt Island Visitors Center Kiosk.

Image From RIHS President Judy Berdy ( Queensboro Bridge Kiosk Now Roosevelt Island Visitors Center)

Pictures of the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk renovation process are here.