14. Behind the Scenes Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
See haunting life sized images of scenes from Ellis Island‘s history on the decaying walls, windows and doors of the island’s abandoned hospital complex. Once the standard for American healthcare, the over 100 year old hospital has been closed off to the public since the 1950s. On this behind-the-scenes hard hat tour, guests will learn the history of the hospital while venturing into spaces like the contagious disease ward and morgue and viewing pieces of the the site-specific art installation Unframed by world renowned artist JR.
Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
Nicole Saraniero is the Insider-in-Chief at Untapped New York, leading our Untapped New York Insiders membership program. Nicole graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Science in Television/Film Production. Through her work in those fields, specifically working at a film location agency on Long Island’s Gold Coast, and her travels through Europe while studying abroad, she discovered a love for architecture and uncovering the hidden histories of places. She recently earned a Certificate in Historic Preservation Studies from NYU's School of Professional Studies.