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Bob's Walk Started, 1988. Finishing, 2005-7. Every block of every street in Manhattan. |
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Generals' Row
Homes for army general staff officers built in 1878-79 |
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It Says . . .
16 June 1637 To commemorate the purchase three hundred years ago of Governors Island by Wouter Van Twiller, Director General of New Netherlands from Cakapeteyno and Pehiwas of the Manahatas Tribe. Birthplace of American military tactics which won from England a great dominion. Sole safeguard of Washington's retirement from Long Island in 1776. Early guardian of New York City. Mobilization point in the Mexican, Civil and Spanish-American Wars. Supply base during the World War. Honorably acquired -- honorably held. 16 June 1937 Presented to the United States Government by the Military Intelligence Reserve Society, Second Corps Area. |
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Castle Williams
With gun positions on four levels overlooking New York Harbor. |
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Inside Fort Jay
Confederate officers captured in the Civil War were housed here. |
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Across the Way
Viewed from the western shore of Governors Island |
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Bridges
The Brooklyn Bridge, foreground, and the Manhattan Bridge Viewed from the northern shore of Governors Island |
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Ulysses S. Grant Lived Here . . .
. . . as a junior officer from April to June, 1852 |
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Exhibit Hall
Just south of the Governors Islamd ferry dock. |
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Liggett Hall
Built in 1924 to accommodate all the needs of an army regiment. |
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Across the Water
View of Lower Manhattan from the Governors Island ferry. |
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Colonels' Row
Opposite Liggett Hall |
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Admiral's House
Site of the 1988 Reagan-Gorbachev summit meeting |
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Ellis Island
Viewed from the northwest shore of Governors Island |
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Harbor Mate
The Staten Island Ferry viewed from the Governors Island Ferry |
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