Thursday, September 9, 2010

Which Famous Author Grew Up on Governors Island?

And the answer is ...

c) Lois Lowry

Famous for her beloved children's books, including Number the Stars and The Giver, Lois Lowry is among the select group of New Yorkers who have lived on Governors Island; her father was stationed there in the 1950s.

The number of people who have lived on the Island, however, might soon increase expotentially. Developers are eyeing parts of the Island for condos, and New York University announced earlier this year that a new dorm will be located there. Summertime visitors will always be able to visit, however, since half of Governors Island is protected by New York Parks.

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