Lighthouse Restoration Project Receives 2024 “Excellence in Historic Preservation” Award

Roosevelt Island, NY - November 21, 2024 - On Friday, November 15th, the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Restoration Project was honored at the New York Preservation League's 2024 Awards Ceremony as one of the League's "Excellence in Historic Preservation" award winners. Accepting the award on behalf of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) were Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dhruvika Patel Amin, along with architect Thomas Fenniman and his team, who designed and led the restoration project.

"We are humbled that the Lighthouse Restoration Project has been recognized by the New York Preservation League as one of their 2024 'Excellence in Historic Preservation' award winners. On behalf of RIOC, we'd like to thank Tom Fenniman and his outstanding team for their expertise, as well as LIRO Group and ICC Commonwealth, the construction team that completed the work. The Lighthouse is a significant piece of island history, and this restoration will ensure it can continue to be enjoyed by residents and the public for many years to come," said Dhruvika Patel Amin,Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for RIOC.

The Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Restoration Project included extensive work to restore the brick, stone, windows, and doors of the lighthouse, originally built in 1872. As noted by the Preservation League in their review of the project's award submission, the restoration also included the installation of a new metal spiral staircase, new electrical and LED accent lighting, resetting and installation of new and salvaged stone pavers and curbstones, and the installation of new recessed ground lighting and control systems.

The $3.1 million restoration project was also recognized by the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District with their 2023 Rehabilitation Award, and by The New York Landmarks Conservancy, which awarded the project its 2022 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Project Award.

About the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC):

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) was created in 1984 by the State of New York as a public benefit corporation with a mission to plan, design, develop, operate, and maintain Roosevelt Island. With a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, RIOC is committed to enhancing the island's residential community. RIOC manages the two-mile-long island's roads, parks, buildings, a sports facility, and public transportation, including the iconic aerial tramway. Additionally, RIOC operates a Public Safety Department that helps maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, employees, business owners, and visitors.

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Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC)

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