Smallpox Memorial Hospital
Worth a detour·Roosevelt Island
What it is
Abandoned remnants of a former hospital/nursing school constructed in 1854 in Gothic Revival style.
Pair it with
Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.
- 1The Room0.2 mi · Free
- 2Japan Society0.5 mi · $12
Really interesting Japanese Zen exhibit.
- 3MoMA PS10.8 mi · Free
Old school building, weird vibe, by design.
Skip Queensboro Bridge (0.4 mi), even if you’re passing: “Thought it would be cool walking over Roosevelt Island.”