On Tuesday May 11th, students from the Pratt Historic Preservation program visited Governor’s Island.  Recently acquired by the city of New York from the state, Governor’s Island boasts the largest historic district in New York state (92-acres) and is home to 3 historic fortifications.

With the park closed to visitors until June, the Pratt students had the run of the island and visited historic structures normally closed to the public.  Students viewed the twin basketball courts at the top of Liggett Hall as well as the bar, dining area and ballroom in the Officers’ Club.

Special thanks to our professor and Governor’s Island staff person Jon Meyer for the invitation and tour!