East River Nightscape No. 1

East River Nightscape No. 1

The Queensboro Bridge soars over Roosevelt Island in the East River on its way from Midtown Manhattan to
Long Island City, Queens. The structure is also popularly known as the 59th Street Bridge and as the Ed Koch
Queensboro Bridge (so named for a former mayor of the city).

This view, on a crisp December night looks across the West Channel of the East River toward Midtown.

Rising above the bridge is the 1,396 ft residential tower of 432 Park Avenue.

Seen beyond and below the bridge span is the distinctive form of the One Vanderbilt skyscraper along
East 42nd Street, its upper stories lighted in blue against the night sky. Partially seen to its east is a portion
of the iconic Art Deco spire of the Chrysler Building. (*)

While there is no street connection from Midtown, Roosevelt Island is easily reached via the F Train of the
New York City Subway system and - for impressive views any time of day, but especially after dark - aboard
the Roosevelt Island Tramway, which runs along the north side of the bridge. (**)

©2022 Steve Ember
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