I recently walked into the TD Bank on First Avenue and 56th Street and was surprised to see a picture on the wall of Roosevelt Island, then known as Welfare Island, taken in 1935 from Sutton Place. Take a look.

According to Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy, the Welfare Island buildings shown in the picture from left to right are:

• The Welfare Island Elevator Storehouse which included elevator access to the Queensboro Bridge

• The Warden’s House ( Mae West was a guest) and
• The Penitentiary

Ms Berdy asks you to send her any old photos you may have of Roosevelt Island:

WANTED

FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

“KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE”

PHOTOS OF THE ISLAND, THE PEOPLE, PLACES, EVENTS THAT MADE OUR COMMUNITY FROM 1975 TO TODAY. 

SEND US YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF LIFE ON THE ISLAND FOR OUR EXHIBIT DURING OUR CELEBRATION STARTING JUNE 7. 

CONTACT JBIRD134@AOL.COM FOR DETAILS.

Roosevelt Island Day is Saturday, June 7.

The 1962 TV Program Naked City episode titled Carrier , gives us a look at the Welfare Island Elevator Storehouse building staircase to the Queensboro Bridge during the beginning and end of the program.