Roosevelt Island in 1903

A video by Thomas Edison taken from a boat circling Roosevelt Island in 1903.

Roosevelt Island in 1966

A walking tour of a run-down and abandoned Roosevelt Island in 1966

Roosevelt Island in 1980

A video about early life on Roosevelt Island, filmed in 1980.

Roosevelt Island in 2007

Take a two minute taxi-ride around Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island: A Land Without Dogs

A documentary from 2000 about why dogs are not allowed on Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island Reunion

A short photo-highlights film from a 30-year Roosevelt Island reunion

Daytime Tram Ride

The view out the north side of the Tram with U2 playing.

Nighttime Tram Ride 1

A tram ride from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island at night, facing north

Nighttime Tram Ride

A tram ride at night from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan, facing south