Governors Island is a small island in Upper New York Bay with a rich history. At a time reserved for use by colonial governors, it had been the site of various military posts prior to the closure of a US Coast Guard base there in 1996. Following many years of debate over the future use of the island (the market value of the island is estimated to be half a billion dollars), in April 2002 the Bush [MORE] 1. Governors Island - NodeWorks Encyclopedia article. 2. Tribute to Governors Island - Personal and historical narrative from the wife of a Coast Guardsman who was stationed at Governors Island. 3. Clinton Acts to Protect Part of Governors Island - New York Times news report on the designation of national monuments on the island, including a brief recent history of plans for the island. Free registration required. 4. Governors Island - Information, map, photographs, and a development proposal, from the Regional Plan Association. 5. VAI: Governors Island - Exhibit notes and winners from the 1996 Van Alen Fellowship in Public Architecture, where entries were proposals for the future of the island. 6. What Should We Do With Governors Island? - Proposals and discussion.

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