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Welcome to Roosevelt Island
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On the
northern end of the island stands the Lighthouse,
built in 1872 and designed by James Renwick, Jr.,
the famed Irish architect who also designed St.
Patrick's Cathedral.
Built by island
convicts in 1872, the now decommissioned lighthouse
is 50-ft-tall and is constructed of native gray
granite.
This 2.8 acre site
provides panoramic views of Manhattan’s Upper East
Side, including Gracie Mansion (the Mayor’s historic
residence), and the Triborough Bridge. South of the
lighthouse is an expansive lawn surrounded by large
trees, shrubbery and picnic areas.
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