Colony Island
is inspired by Roosevelt Island, New York City, New York
Inspired by a real place
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
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In the game
Colony Island is a narrow island in the river east of Algonquin, with a tram link, a cemetery, a lighthouse and an abandoned hospital.
The real place
Roosevelt Island was once called Blackwell's Island. The game copies its aerial tramway, the Blackwell Island Light and the ruined Smallpox Hospital, and makes the hospital the setting of a mission.
Visiting
Ride the Roosevelt Island Tramway from 59th Street and Second Avenue; it takes a normal subway fare. Then walk south to the Renwick Ruin and Four Freedoms Park.
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