Photos: NYC's Governors Island past and present

Photos: NYC’s Governors Island past and present

By Teena Maddox November 7, 2018, 6:28 AM PST

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Governors Island

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Governors Island

Current aerial view of Governors Island after Phase I was completed.

SEE: Overcoming challenges to install 5G on Governors Island in NYC (TechRepublic)

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Overview of Governors Island from 2003

Image: Andrew Moore

Overview of Governors Island from 2003

Overview of Governors Island looking north, as seen in 2003.

SEE: Overcoming challenges to install 5G on Governors Island in NYC (TechRepublic)

Image: Andrew Moore

Historic postcard

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Historic postcard

Historic postcard of Governors Island during the World War I era. Dozens of warehouses on the southern part of the Island were used for the war effort.

SEE: Overcoming challenges to install 5G on Governors Island in NYC (TechRepublic)

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Governors Island

Image: Timothy Schenck

Governors Island

View of the Statue of Liberty between Grassy and Outlook Hills.

SEE: Overcoming challenges to install 5G on Governors Island in NYC (TechRepublic)

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Camping on Governors Island

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Camping on Governors Island

Governors Island camping.

SEE: Overcoming challenges to install 5G on Governors Island in NYC (TechRepublic)

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