Gateway To America - Preserving New York City's Ellis Island Presentation At Roosevelt Island Public Library - July 7, 6:30 PM

You Tube Video of Today Show Interview on Ellis Island Restoration

Received the following invitation from the Roosevelt Island Historical Society:

PRESERVING NEW YORK CITY’S SMALLEST ISLANDS: ELLIS ISLAND

More than 12 million of our grandparents and relatives gained entry to freedom and the opportunity to seek their fortune when they reached Ellis Island.

Learn the fascinating history of the gateway to America, in a presentation by Judith McAlpin, President of Save Ellis Island, Inc. The restored Ferry Terminal Building is only part of the island’s architecture. There were extensive hospital facilities, with two general hospitals housing doctors’ offices, operating rooms, fluoroscopy (predecessor to x-rays) rooms, contagious disease wards and other operational areas, and other buildings.

The presentation, sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society, will be held on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 pm at the Roosevelt Island Branch of the New York Public Library, 524 Main Street. The event is FREE

The presentation is the last in a series of four events, Preserving New York City’s Smallest Islands, which focuses on Hart, Roosevelt, Randall’s and Ellis Islands.

DIRECTIONS: Take the Tram at 59^th Street and Second Avenue or the F train to Roosevelt Island. Walk 10 minutes north on Main Street or take the red bus (25 cents)

More information available from the New York Public Library Roosevelt Island branch and Save Ellis Island.