Timeline of the Ruin
This week we launched a new, illustrated timeline of the Smallpox Hospital. Find it here. The timeline begins in 1828 with purchase of Blackwell Island (now known as Roosevelt Island) by the City of New York and spans nearly 200 years to the present. It also explores key moments like the death of architect James Renwick, Jr., or when neighboring building such as City Hospital or Strecker Laboratory were constructed, demolished or restored. We hope you enjoy exploring!