Newly Restored Roosevelt Island Historical Society Visitors Kiosk Image From Judy Berdy Received the following message from Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judy Berdy announcing the Grand Re-Opening of the Visitor Centers Kiosk at the Tram Plaza and the opportunity to purchase Holiday Gifts. From Ms. Berdy:

We have great holiday gifts for your stocking stuffers at the kiosk. There are tees, caps, tram models, books, mugs, magnets and much more. Bring your checkbook and have a great time shopping while enjoying the restoration of our Visitor Center.

The ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

You are invited to join us for the

Grand Re-Opening of the

RIHS Visitor Center Kiosk

&

Publication of

Our New Map and Brochure.*

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

11 a.m.

Tramway Plaza, Roosevelt Island

Join us for the grand re-opening,tram ride and refreshments

RSVP 212-688-4836 or rooseveltislandhistory@usa.com

*Map illustrated by David Cain and brochure designed by Chris Enock

The restoration of the Roosevelt Island Historical Society

Visitor Center Kiosk

was funded by the City of New York

with the support of City Council Member Jessica Lappin.

Funding Agency:

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

Project Management:

NYC Department of Design and Construction

Architect:

Thomas A. Fenniman

Construction: Promo-Pro Ltd.

The publication of the map and brochure was made possible by the generous donations of:

Poma

Riverwalk Crossing & Riverwalk Court

The Octagon Becker +Becker

Urban American

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, LLC

Amalgamated Bank, BL Companies,

Coler Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility

Gristedes, Island House, Main Street Wire, Manhattan Park

Rivercross Tenants Corporation, Thomas A. Fenniman Architect,

Westview

Gina Pollara, Jack Resnick, Roosevelt Island Day Nursery

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society

Judith Berdy-President and Historian

Ursula Beau-Seigneur-Executive Vice President

Deborah Dorff-Vice President

Lynn Chambers-Treasurer

Mark Chipman-Secretary

Here is a slideshow from Ms. Berdy of the Visitor Center Kiosk restoration from start to finish and photos of Roosevelt Island merchandise for sale at the Visitors Center Kiosk.

We have added lots of great new items for everyone in the family

New items include:

Tee Shirts, keychainsand Caps with the new tram design on them

Necklaces, earrings, charms with the old and new tram designs

We have great mugs, bracelets, lanyards, note cards, books and lots of other stocking stuffers.

“We have new items for our island dogs, including pooch tee-shirts and place mats.

The kiosk will be open daily 12 noon to 5 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

RIHS Tram T-Shirt From Image From Judy Berdy More on the restoration and history of the Roosevelt Island Visitor Centers Kiosk here.