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New York, New York
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Yes, it was renamed in 1973 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but its history as a place for hospitals and asylums dates back to the 19th century.
The Blackwell Island Lighthouse was built in 1872 to guide boats navigating the treacherous waters of the East River, and it's rumored to have been constructed by an asylum inmate!
The Renwick Smallpox Hospital, now in ruins, was once a state-of-the-art facility in the 1850s and is one of the few Gothic Revival structures in the city.
The Roosevelt Island Tramway, opened in 1976, offers breathtaking views of the city skyline and was the first commuter aerial tramway in North America!
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park, designed by renowned architect Louis Kahn, is a serene tribute to the freedoms FDR championed during WWII.
