Overview
Governors Island is located in the New York Harbor, approximately one-half mile from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan and one-quarter mile from Brooklyn. The Island is 172 acres with nearly 225 buildings, considerable open space, and recreational amenities. Its waterfront offers some of the most dramatic and impressive vistas of the New York skyline and New York Harbor, including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The northern half of the Island, consisting of approximately 92 acres, has been designated as both a National Historic Landmark District and a New York City Historic District, and features late 18th and early 19th century fortifications, pre-Civil War arsenal buildings, Victorian and Romanesque Revival housing, as well as early 20th century neo-classical architecture. Five buildings within the Historic District, including Fort Jay and Castle Williams, are individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Come visit the island this summer and let us know your thoughts about the future park and promenade.
Watch out for the News section:
May 12, Governors Island announces new ferry waiting room More...April 10th: GIPEC Board approves funds to begun demolition of non-historic buildings on Governors Island More...
Park News: The acclaimed team of West 8/Rogers Marvel/Diller Scofidio + Renfro/Quennell Rothschild/SMWM is the winning team to design the park and open space on Governors Island, including a new park and promenade.
● Read the press release
● Read a transcript of the press conference
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