Picnic Point
The southern tip of the island brightens considerably as derelict housing gives way to Picnic Point, an open recreation area build on land that was cleared by demolishing the Liberty Village Apartments.
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Picnic Point entrance at Escanaba Rd.
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Statue of Liberty historic sign
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Playground with Cunningham Apartments looming over
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Statue of Liberty rededication plaque (1986)
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Statue of Liberty rededication plaque on rock
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Picnic Point lawn
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Picnic Point lawn
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Picnic Point lawn
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Picnic Point lawn with Cunningham Apartments in background
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Picnic Point lawn
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Picnic Point lawn
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Picnic Point lawn
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Picnic Point lawn
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Light beacon on southwest tip of the island
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Craig Rd. curving around the southern tip of the island
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Line for ice cream
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Staten Island historic sign
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Picnic tables
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South plaque
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'Wind Gap' by Bob Emser
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Red Hook warehouses viewed across the harbor
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Street signs
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Port of New York historic sign