1933; 1937

Manhattan: Welfare Island.

(1) and (2) Welfare Island: A view of the northern part as seen from the Queensboro Bridge and viewing northward, showing the East River on both sides with Manhattan on the left and Astoria (Queens) on the right. In the background appears the Hell Gate (Railroad) Bridge. This is a set of 2 views. April 5, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3) The new Hospital that was recently constructed in the foreground of the preceding views. The photographer is viewing northeastward from a point under the Queensboro Bridge. July 1, 1937. P.L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection