Bedloes island - definition of Bedloes island by The Free Dictionary Bedloes island - definition of Bedloes island by The Free Dictionary Related to Bedloes island: Ellis Island , Liberty Island Lib·er·ty Island (lĭb′ər-tē) An island of southeast New York in Upper New York Bay southwest of Manhattan. The Statue of Liberty was placed on the island in 1886, using the star-shaped Fort Wood (built in 1841) as a base. Originally called Bedloe's Island, it was officially renamed Liberty Island in 1956. Liberty Island n (Placename) a small island in upper New York Bay: site of the Statue of Liberty. Area: 5 hectares (12 acres). Former name (until 1956): Bedloe's Island Lib′erty Is′land n. a small island in upper New York Bay: site of the Statue of Liberty. Formerly, Bedloe's Island.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: History of Liberty Island (New York) - Home Home History of Liberty Island (New York) The History Of Liberty Island (The Timeline) The History Of Liberty Island,goes hand in hand with the Statue of Liberty to most of us,and we all know the island where it stands,must have a history as well. We've all heard of Liberty Island,we associate it with New York,and associate it with the home of the Statue of Liberty representing freedom in this land. Snow Roof Rakes 950 A.D. The detailed history of the island dates back as far as 950 A.D. when the Native American people would travel out to the Island to collect Oysters.The Island itself was named after being bountiful in Oyster Beds,which was a main source of food to the various tribes in the area.This went on for 100's of years. Unfortunately,the oyster beds are long gone,and only remembered in the history books.Development took it's course on the Island through several centuries,and by the the turn of the 19th put an end to them.

However,we're not here to talk about the Oyster Beds that once were.We're here to discuss the detailed history of Liberty Island.To the almost 15 acres of land,to the name,and to those who once set foot here.Lots of history here,that's kinda fun to know if you're a history buff like me. If all your curiosity is about the Island,when it was officially named Liberty Island.That was in 1956,when an act of Congress officially made it so.Even though it's been called Liberty Island since the turn of the 18th century,Congress felt it was time it was made official. The beginning It's really hard to start at a beginning that's in most of our minds as an understanding,regarding this magnificent island.So what we'll do here is just touch briefly from the ealiest history we know of.In other words,words put to pen by others,on the interesting history of Liberty Island through there eyes.Even though some of the authors could have offered a bit more expression,and opinion on their personal thoughts.Just as we do writing history.

We all know of Liberty Island,because that's where the Statue of Liberty is.France gave us this wonderful gift of friendship.A symbol known through out the world as of freedom & democracy. The dedication of The Statue of Liberty took place Oct.28th - 1886 Then in 1924 was designated as a National Monument. Now prior to all this,more history took place that we'd like to share with you. It should be no suprise to you,that the first people to set foot on the island were Native Americans.This was once territory of the Algonquian Tribes,and they visited the island for the mass oysters to collect,which was one of their main food staples. The island at one time had the name Oyster Islands,because it was named after a chain of 3 islands,which all were used as gathering oysters at one time.Hard to imagine now when one steps foot on the island.

1500's Then some time in the early - mid 1500's the Europeans began their quest for riches,new land,adventure,and along with them explorers looking for water passages to the Pacific Ocean.I think some of you might remember the name "Henry Hudson" back in highscool,that's if they still teach some of this history anymore. 1609 He was hired by the Dutch to find the passage.Of course he never found it,because it never existed,but he did establish a colony when he arrived in New York Harbor in 1609,right along side the Hudson River which was later on named after him. The Native Americans and Europeans got along well,and in this early part of history the Europeans stuck to their treaties with the Native American Tribes in the area.Good trading took place,and the tribes help assist these new arrivals to make their lives tolerable in the new world. 1614 One such treaty was a trading agreement in 1614 between the tribes in what is now the greater New York area,and the Dutch settlers. The treaty gave the Dutch three years of exclusive rights to collect furs and hunt for pelts on the their lands.

Metal goods were given in return,which helped make the Native Americans lives easier as well.Such as metal cooking pots,axes,knives,and many other various tools made of metal,and metal itself.The Native Americans prized arrowheads,and spear heads made in iron,and some copper. In the very short years that followed,encroachment on their land was rampid,wars,and disease was taking a great toll on the Native Americans in the area.So not long after that,they left the area,and some tribes journeyed to the North,and some relocated Westwards. 1664 Things changed for the Dutch as well,when the English took possession of New Netherlands in 1664,and the English & the Dutch were at peace at the time.Then renamed it New York. The island itself was given to Captain Robert Needham by Richard Nicholls,who was the colonial Governor of New York.Then he turned around and sold it back to one of the Dutch Colonists by the name Isaac Bedloe.Talk about a strange turn of events back in the day,but one has to remember this was a valuable swath of territory at the time.

Then just a couple of years later a new English Colonial Governor was in place,and in one of his conditions to the Dutch owner,was he had to allow those accused of civil crimes to live their safely.In others words have the island he owns house criminals,and also rename the island "Love Island".Not sure on the story behind why that name,but this governors last name was "Lovelace". The owner of now "Love Island"..which prior to that was part of the "Oyster Islands Chain" was now Love Island. 1673 Bedloe died in 1673,and the Dutch colonists temporarily overthrew Governor Lovelace,but within a short time the English regained control of New York once again,but did change the name to the original owners last name "Bedloe's Island". 1732 In 1732 the island was sold once again to merchants Adolph Philipse & Henry Lane. However frustration as with all the previous owners still carried over to the new owners.The city decided to take the island over to screen ships entering the harbor for possible cases of small pox,and would also quarintine those who were diagnosed with it there.

1746 Then in 1746,Archibald Kennedy purchased the island,and spent considerable time & money to fix it up,and make an attempt at renting it out,but as mentioned above,the curse of owning this island seemed to follow each owner like a curse.All they could get out of this small chucnk of land was the title itself.Could it be perhaps he tried changing the name once again to "Kennedy Island"? 1755 In 1755,the City of New York once again took control of the island for use as a quarantine station for small pox,and thus in return he ended up selling the island to the city in 1758. Then the island for some time was used for those with small pox & other infectious diseases.A hospital was built,and that was the island's purpose for some time. Then during the American Revolution,the island was used by the British,as we shall now call them,as a refuge to colonists that were loyal subjects of the King,to offer them protection from the other colonists at arms. The island was attacked on more than one occasion during the Revolution,and all the original structures were burned to the ground.

After the war,the island was granted to the French to use,and they used it as a hospital,as before to a great degree to contain infectious disease,but fate for the island always comes back to haunt the owners it seems. It once again was taken back by the city of New York,and soon afterwards it's real value as a defense post came into light. 1807 Several forts were built throughout New York Harbor in 1807 to protect New York City from invasion. An eleven point star-shaped fort initially known as the "Works on Bedloe's Island," was was built,and really quite the sight at the time. 1814 In 1814,it was renamed Fort Wood dedicated to the memory of Eleazer D. Wood,who was an army hero killed in battle at Fort Erie during the war of 1812. Then between 1851 and 1876 Fort Hood Fort Wood served as an ordinance depot.In it's first year of opening,there were about 600 men stationed there,and was rumored to be very over crowded.I can easily see that,being the island is just under 15 acres.

1861 In 1861 operations picked up on the island once again during the Civil War,which was used more of a supply depot at the time. When the Civil War ended in 1865,a French political intellectual,who was also a anti-slavery activist proposed that a statue representing liberty be built for the United States on the island.This man's name was Edouard de Laboulaye. This monument would be dedicated in honor to the United States centennial of independence,and the friendship with France.

The French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi was all to eager to support the idea,and supported Laboulaye in this endevor,and in 1870,he began designing the statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World." Bartholdi designed the Statue in France,and in this time he also took a trip to the United States in 1871,to pick out the location for this historic gift.Bartholdi selected Bedloe's Island as the site for the Statue,it's location couldn't be more perfect for him,because he considered it's location on the island as the "gateway to America." Then in 1876 the work began,and French artisans and craftsmen began constructing the Statue in France under Bartholdi's supervision. Construction of the statue took about 6 years,and was pre-assembled in Paris before it's arrival here,and what's strange is some of the parts of this statue,such as the arm holding the torch were shown here as well,prior to being fully assembled in Paris in 1882.So some parts of this statue crossed the Atlantic 3 times. 1885 Then on June 17, 1885,the Statue arrived in New York Harbor.

Once the pedestal was completed for the statue,and with great speed the workers assembled this gigantic statue that represented freedom. 1886 October 28th, 1886,The statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World".Celebration took place,parades,music,and festivity filled the air.Flags being waved,and gunshots rang in the air.Every bell in the harbor rang with joy. The statue soon became under the administration of the U.S. Lighthouse Board,by order of the current president Grover Cleveland,but the statue wasn't created to be a lighthouse,and not a very worthy lighthouse,if one could have ever considered it one to begin with.However,the torch part of the statue was electrified,but made a horrible light house. Then Liberty Island changes hands again in 1901,when ownership is taken over by the Department of War.It's unknown to me what exactly,if anything occured there during the years the War Department had reign of the island. 1937 In 1937 some good news came for the island.Ownership changed hands once again for Liberty Island,ending up in the hands of the National Park Service. A man by the name Norman T.

Newton,who was a landscape architect had big plans for the island.One objective was to clean it up,remove the run down building around the statue,lay sidewalks,and lay grass.To really add the beauty to it's surroundings. In 1937 under the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration,gave the green flag to the National Park Service to start on Norman Newton's design.Good progress was made on the grounds of the island,but also the statue itself being cleaned up,and refurbished. Work on the island abrubtly ended with the start of WWII.When all resources,and funds were directed at the war effort. Restoration of the island took front seat again after the war,and the rash of public complaints in 1948,sped up the pace to get the island cleaned up once again.Congress appropriated $110,000 in renewed funding to make this possible,and once again the dream of Norman Newton was taking place. 1957 Bedloe's Island was then renamed Liberty Island in 1956 through a joint resolution in Congress,and signed by the president.Then in the following year of 1957,the work was on the island was finish.

The years that followed,the statue was showing the wear from weather & time.A group of French and American architects,engineers,and conservators determined that serious work was needed,if the statue wanted to still be around after the turn of the century. 1984 So in 1984,construction began on the interior,working outwards with scaffolding around its exterior. Some parts of the statue had to be completely replaced,but replaced with exact duplicates,such as parts of the torch. In 1986 resoration was finished,and the Statue's centennial was celebrated on July 4th with one heck of a fireworks show. Liberty Island,with nearby Ellis Island are part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The only access to the island is the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Ferry system.The ferries depart from Battery Park in New York and Liberty State Park in New Jersey. For more information on visiting,just check out the National Park Service's Website. Happy to share the history of Liberty Island with so many,and glad more New Yorkers are understanding the history in these parts as well. Create a free website Liberty Island Chronology - Statue Of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) Liberty Island Chronology Early History A.D.

994 Native Americans begin to inhabit the land that is now Liberty Island. This island is one of the three "Oyster Islands" in New York Harbor, for the numerous shell beds in this location and a major source of food. 1609 Henry Hudson lands in New York Harbor and the Hudson River estuary. Europeans begin to colonize the area which includes the Oyster Islands. Occupation, war, and disease during colonization force the Native Americans to move both north and west. 1667 Isaac Bedloe, a Dutch colonist, obtains a colonial land grant for this Oyster Island. 1669 Colonial Governor Francis Lovelace confirms Bedloe's ownership of the island on the condition that it is renamed Love Island. 1673 Bedloe dies, Governor Lovelace is overthrown by the Dutch navy, and Love Island is renamed Bedloe's Island. 1674 The English take over Bedloe's Island. 1732 Mary Bedloe Smith (Isaac's widow) sells Bedloe's Island to Adolph Philipse and Henry Lane, New York merchants, to get out of bankruptcy.

1738 New York City takes possession of the island, using it as a quarantine station, inspecting incoming ships for contamination and disease. 1746 Archibald Kennedy (later 11th Earl of Cassiles) purchases the island and establishes a summer residence. 1755-1757 Bedloe's Island is reestablished as a quarantine station due to the outbreak of smallpox. 1758 Ownership of Bedloe's Island is again granted to New York City. 1759-1760 A hospital is constructed on Bedloe's Island. 1772-1776 During the American Revolution, the island is used as an asylum for Tory sympathizers (American colonists loyal to Great Britain during the war). 1776 Colonial insurgents lay siege Bedloe's Island and burn its buildings. 1784 The New York state legislature passes an act once again making the island a quarantine station. 1793-1796 The French (allies of the Patriots during the war) use Bedloe's Island as an isolation station.

1794 After the events of the American Revolution, and the rising tensions between the United States, England, and France, federal dollars are appropriated to construct fortifications on Bedloe's Island. 1807 The United States Army administers Bedloe's Island as a military post until 1937. Construction on the "Works on Bedloe's Island," later known as Fort Wood, begins. The 11-point star fort aids in the protection of the New York Harbor. It is garrisoned with artillery and infantry until the outbreak of the Civil War. 1811 The "Works on Bedloe's Island" is completed. 1814 The "Works on Bedloe's Island," is renamed Fort Wood by New York Governor Daniel D. Tompkins in the memory of Eleazer D. Wood, an army hero killed in action at Fort Erie. 1834 An interstate agreement between New York and New Jersey places Bedloe's Island (the land above low level water mark) within New York while New Jersey retains riparian rights to waters and all submerged land surrounding the island. 1861 The United States Civil War begins and Fort Wood serves as a recruiting station and ordinance depot.

A small garrison is maintained at the fort. 1877 The garrison at Fort Wood is disbanded. However, the United States Army continues to supervise an ordnance post (and remains active) on Bedloe's Island until 1937. Bedloe's Island is designated as the site for the Statue of Liberty. Bartholdi in his studio, Vavin Street, Paris, 1892 National park service, statue of liberty NM The Origins of the Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument; she is a beloved friend and living symbol of freedom to millions of people worldwide. 1865 Edouard de Laboulaye, a French political intellectual and authority on the U.S. Constitution, proposes that France give a statue representing liberty to the United States for its centennial. The recent Union victory in the American Civil War reaffirms the United States' ideals of freedom and democracy, serving as a platform for Laboulaye to argue that honoring the United States would strengthen the cause for democracy in France.

1870 Auguste Bartholdi, a young sculptor fascinated with the idea of creating colossal works, enthusiastically supports Laboulaye's proposed statue and becomes the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. 1871 Bartholdi comes to the United States to promote the Statue and scout out possible sites. In his travels, Bartholdi discusses the project with politicians and publishers. 1872 Bartholdi returns to France and reports on having found interest in the project as well as the perfect site - Bedloe's Island located in New York Harbor. Bartholdi and workmen constructing a final wood-and-plaster model of the Statue’s left hand. Bartholdi is thought to be below the Statue’s arm on the left hand side. National Park Service, Statue of Liberty NM The Statue in France The Statue of Liberty's construction holds great significance, for it is a tapestry of old symbols woven together to create new meaning. Her classical face and drapery suggest a Roman Goddess of Liberty; the broken shackles symbolize freedom newly achieved; the radiant crown represents her shedding light on the seven seas and continents.

The tablet she holds, inscribed in Roman Numerals "July 4, 1776," identifies the figure as an apostle of American freedom, law and justice. - Statue of Liberty Exhibit Text 1875 Bartholdi's plaster model of the Statue, referred to as "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World," is approved by Laboulaye. Laboulaye makes a formal request to President Ulysses S. Grant for using Bedloe's Island as the Statue's official site. The Franco-American Union is formed in France to oversee fundraising for the Statue. The Statue of Liberty's creators strongly feel that the project should be a joint French-American effort: the French agree to fund the Statue if the people of the United States fund the pedestal. Between 1875 and 1880, the French committee raises about 400,000 francs. 1876 Bartholdi begins constructing the Statue. Bartholdi completes the Statue's hand holding the torch. This section of the Statue is sent to the United States and displayed at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia on May 18th.

1877 After being part of the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the Statue's torch is displayed at Madison Square in New York City. It remains there until 1882. February 22nd - The U.S. Congress accepts the Statue of Liberty as a gift from the people of France. March 3rd - President Ulysses S. Grant signs a bill designating Bedloe's Island as the Statue's site. The United States begins fundraising for the construction of the pedestal through the American Committee for the Statue of Liberty, which is chaired by William Maxwell Evarts. Bartholdi's friend Richard Butler is also heavily involved. The committee raises $125,000 between 1877 and 1884. 1878 The Statue's head and shoulders are completed and displayed for the first time at the Paris Universal Exposition. 1879 The Statue's engineer, Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, dies and Bartholdi hires Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel to complete the project and overcome various obstacles concerning the Statue's structure and assembly. The obstacles include the Statue's height, weight, unusual shape, and the high winds in New York harbor.

1880 Eiffel devises his ingenious support system: a 98 foot (29.87 meters) inner iron framework that will support the Statue's structure. 1881 The Statue's copper plates are completed and the first rivet is driven into the structure. This begins the Statue's assembly and completion. As the Statue is gradually built near the Parc Monceau, in Paris, the French people fall in love with her. She is referred to as the "Lady of the Park." The American Committee for the Statue of Liberty commissions American architect Richard Morris Hunt to design the pedestal; within months he submits a detailed plan. 1883 The Statue's assembly continues in Paris and work begins on the 15 foot deep foundation for the pedestal on Bedloe's Island. General Charles P. Stone is appointed as Chief Engineer, responsible for design and construction of the concrete foundation and the construction of the pedestal. Edouard de Laboulaye dies. November 2nd - Emma Lazarus composes "The New Colossus" for the "Art Loan Fund Exhibition in Aid of the Bartholdi Pedestal Fund for the Statue of Liberty" - a fundraiser for the pedestal.

1884 Hunt completes his finalized plan for the pedestal, with poured concrete walls up to 20 feet thick, faced with granite blocks. The concrete mass is the largest mass of poured concrete at that time. The pedestal's cornerstone is laid on Bedloe's Island. July 4th - hundreds of people gather at the feet of the completed Statue in Paris to watch as she is formally presented to Levi P. Morton, the U.S. minister to France. A crisis occurs in the United States. The Statue is scheduled to arrive in the United States in 1885, but funds for the pedestal project run out and work on the pedestal stops. 1885 New York World publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, comes to the Statue's financial rescue with a highly successful, six-month fund raising campaign. Over $100,000 is raised. The Statue is disassembled in Paris and shipped to the United States aboard the French navy ship the Isère. It arrives in New York Harbor on June 17th. The Statue is met with tremendous fanfare and a naval parade, but is placed in storage for a year while the pedestal is completed.

Bedloe's Island - Definition and synonyms of Bedloe's Island in the English dictionary. Translation of Bedloe's Island to 20 languages. Bedloe's Island Meaning of Bedloe's Island in the English dictionary DICTIONARY GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BEDLOE'S ISLAND noun exclamation Bedloe's Island is a noun. A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc. WHAT DOES BEDLOE'S ISLAND MEAN IN ENGLISH? Liberty Island Liberty Island is a small uninhabited island in the New York Harbor in the United States, best known as the location of the Statue of Liberty. Though so called since the start of the 20th century, the name did not become official until 1956. In 1937, by proclamation 2250, President Franklin D. Roosevelt expanded the Statue of Liberty National Monument to include all of Bedloe's Island, and in 1956, an act of Congress officially renamed it.

It became part of the National Register of Historic Places site Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island and Liberty Island in 1966. The island was closed to the public after Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 until reopening on July 4, 2013.

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The translations of Bedloe's Island from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Bedloe's Island» in English. List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Bedloe's Island». FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEDLOE'S ISLAND» OVER TIME The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Bedloe's Island» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Bedloe's Island» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day. Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Bedloe's Island EXAMPLES 10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEDLOE'S ISLAND» Discover the use of Bedloe's Island in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Bedloe's Island and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature. 1 The life-trial-confession and execution of Albert W. Hicks: ...

the pirate and murderer, executed on Bedloe's island, New York Bay, on the 13th of July, 1860, for the murder of captain Burr, Smith and Oliver Watts, on board the oyster sloop E.A. Johnson ... to which is added the account of his arrest, ... ‎1860 10 Ellis Island: Immigration's Shining Center In such an insular isolation, immigrants could be effectively separated from evil outside influences and could easily be transported to railroad stations by boat. Bedloe's Island would have been the perfect spot, except that a magnificent symbol ... John T. Cunningham, 2003 10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEDLOE'S ISLAND» Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Bedloe's Island is used in the context of the following news items. 1 Sheboygan's immigrants know Lady Liberty Bedloe's Island, later Liberty Island, at the entrance to New York's inner harbor, was chosen as the site for the statue because all vessels ...

«The Sheboygan Press, Jul 15» 2 Google doodle celebrates 130th anniversary of Statue of Liberty's … It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who became fascinated by Bedloe's Island, now Liberty Island, during a trip to ... «The Independent, Jun 15» 3 The Beachcomber May 22, 2015 ... enough donations to pay for the completion of the pedestal and the assembly of the entire statue on Bedloe's Island. Bet you didn't know that! «The SandPaper, May 15» 4 New FL bill legalizes enforced isolation, quarantine for the … In the 1700's when smallpox and yellow fever threatened to strike New York, the city used ships anchored off Bedloe's Island, now known as ... «Examiner.com, Apr 15» 5 Police respond to suspicious package at Statue of Liberty 1884: The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor. NEW YORK -. New York City ...

«KPRC Houston, Apr 15» 6 Times Insider | 1905 | Times Building Is the Tallest in the City (With a … “A visitor atop the Times Building will be over 100 feet above Miss Liberty's torch on Bedloe's Island,” The Times told its readers in 1905 about ... «New York Times, Apr 15» 7 A condensed version of history In reality, it took the efforts of the first two English governors of New York and a brief Dutch re-conquest of the colony to put Bedloe's Island on ... «Washington Post, Apr 15» 8 Tartan Day on Ellis Island Returns April 10-12, 2015 They were assigned to Fort Wood on Bedloe's Island (later renamed Liberty Island in honor of the Statue of Liberty). They spent their spare time ... «PR Web, Mar 15» 9 Travel to Colmar: Birthplace of Bartholdi, Creator of the Statue of … ... and when Bartholdi visitedthe United States for his first trip in 1871, he saw the future site for Liberty on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbour.

«FranceToday.com, Mar 15» 10 Wistariahurst Museum to host historical lecture series in March On Oct. 28, 1886, U.S. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island in the New York harbor's ship channel. «MassLive.com, Mar 15» REFERENCE Bedloe's Island - definition of Bedloe's Island by The Free Dictionary Bedloe's Island - definition of Bedloe's Island by The Free Dictionary Related to Bedloe's Island: Liberty Island , Ellis Island Bed·loe's Island (Placename) the former name (until 1956) of Liberty Island ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. Bedloe's Island - an island in New York Bay to the southwest of Manhattan where the Statue of Liberty stands; "Congress officially changed the name from Bedloe's Island to Liberty Island in 1956" Empire State , New York State , NY , New York - a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies New York Bay - a bay of the North Atlantic; fed by the Hudson River Want to thank TFD for its existence?

Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: NY References in periodicals archive ? In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal was laid on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor. Today in History A Staten Island B Coney island C Bedloe's Island D Long Island QUESTION 14 - for 14 points: In the 2008 Bond movie Quantum of Solace who played the role of Strawberry Fields? YESTERDAY'S RETURNS Focus only on that tiny detail of the foothold rock known as Bedloe's Island, and the Statue of Liberty will seem like the center of the world, diminishing the majestic city and pulling it out of perspective at the center of the bustling corridor of enterprise, power and culture that runs from Boston to Washington, D. Halliday: What was Bedloe's Island - Marshall News Messenger - Marshall, TX Halliday: What was Bedloe's Island By Doc Halliday Oct. 28, 2015 at 4 a.m.

Perhaps as early as 994 AD, the Lenape, commonly known as the Delaware Indians, began to inhabit Minnissais (Lesser Island), one of the three "Oyster Islands" in New York Bay. The first European to discover New York Bay was Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524. The early European colonists would refer to the 12-acre island as "Great Oyster." On Sept. 3, 1609, Henry Hudson sailed into New York Bay and the estuary of the river that would bear his name. Europeans subsequently began colonization of the area that included Minnissais. In 1624, 30 families came to live on Nutten Island, which is now known as Governor's Island. Two years later, Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island and the colony of less than 300 people moved to the larger island called New Amsterdam. In 1664 the English took over most of that land from the Dutch, and renamed the settlement New York. War and disease during this colonization period forced the Lenape to abandon the area.

One of the immigrants to the New World was Isaac Bedloe, a Dutch colonist, merchant, and ship owner. Minnissais was granted to Captain Robert Needham by the colonial Governor of New York, Richard Nicholls. Needham sold the island on Dec. 23, 1667 to Isaac Bedloe, who then called the isle Bedloe's Island. The island was renamed Love Island in 1669 by Bedloe in order to curry favor from Colonial Governor Francis Lovelace because he had threatened to otherwise cloud the title. In 1673, Governor Lovelace was overthrown by the Dutch Navy, and even though Bedloe died that year, the island was renamed Bedloe's Island. The following year the island was taken over by the English. Mary Bedloe Smith was the widow of Isaac Bedloe and inherited the island upon her husband's death in Feb. of 1673. By 1732, Mary was facing bankruptcy and sold Bedloe's Island to New York merchants Adolph Philipse and Henry Lane. Although Philipse and Lane held title to the island, in 1738, they lost control of its use.

It was at this time that the city of New York took control of the island, using it as a quarantine station to inspect incoming ships for smallpox. On Jan. 22, 1746, Captain Archibald Kennedy of the British Navy purchased the island with hopes of building a summer residence there. By 1753, Kennedy had built a house and a lighthouse on the island, but during 1755 to 1757, as a result of an occurrence of smallpox, Bedloe's Island was reestablished as a quarantine station. On Feb. 18, 1758, Bedloe's Island was sold to the city of New York. During 1759-1760, the city erected a pest house (a hospital for patients who suffered from communicable diseases) on the island. During the American Revolution, the British government used Bedloe's Island as a sanctuary for Tory refugees during the time they occupied New York. In April 1776, colonial forces attacked the island and burned the buildings on it. In 1784 the New York State legislature passed an act that once again made the island a quarantine station.

From 1793 to 1796, France, with the approval of the American government, assumed control of the island, appointed a Governor, and used the island as an isolation station. Since the British had easily invaded New York with very little resistance during the Revolution, the protection of New York became a top priority for the federal government. With its clear view of the entrance to New York Harbor and New York City, Bedloe's Island had great strategic value as a defense post. The French were asked to leave the island in 1796, and ownership was conveyed to the state of New York. In 1800 ownership was transferred to the federal government. In 1807, the United States Army began administration of the island as a military post. That same year construction began on an eleven point star-shaped fort initially known as the "Works on Bedloe's Island." The construction was completed in 1811, and it was garrisoned with artillery and infantry until the outbreak of the Civil War. In 1814, the "Works on Bedloe's Island," was renamed Fort Wood by New York Governor Daniel D. Tompkins in the memory of Eleazer D.

Wood, who had died leading a raid from Fort Erie on Sept. 17, 1814. In 1834, an agreement was signed between New York and New Jersey which placed Bedloe's Island (the land above low level water mark) within New York. However, New Jersey retains riparian rights to waters and all submerged land surrounding the island. In 1861, with the start of the Civil War, Fort Wood began to be utilized as a recruiting station and ordinance depot. A small garrison was maintained there even after the Civil War. In 1877 the island was designated as the site for the Statue of Liberty. One hundred and twenty-nine years ago today, on the wet and foggy Thursday of Oct. 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the "Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World." It had been erected within Fort Wood during 1885-86. The statue was declared a national monument in 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge by authority of the Antiquities Act. In 1933 the National Park Service gained jurisdiction over the monument. On Sept.

7, 1937, by proclamation 2250, President Franklin D. Roosevelt expanded the monument to include all of Bedloe's Island. Fort Wood was consequently decommissioned. On Aug. 3, 1956 Bedloe's Island was renamed Liberty Island by a joint resolution of the 84th Congress and signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Doc Halliday is an author, columnist and problem solver who resides in Marshall, Texas. He may be contacted by mail at: P.O. Box 1551, Marshall, TX 75671; or by email at: w_halliday@yahoo.com SHARE Bedloe's Island | Article about Bedloe's Island by The Free Dictionary Bedloe's Island | Article about Bedloe's Island by The Free Dictionary Related to Bedloe's Island: Liberty Island , Ellis Island Bedloe's Island: see Liberty, Statue of Liberty, Statue of, statue on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, commanding the entrance to New York City.

Liberty Island, c.10 acres (4 hectares), formerly Bedloe's Island (renamed in 1956), was the former site of a quarantine station and harbor fortifications. ..... Click the link for more information. . Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Statue of Liberty References in periodicals archive ? The Fibresand surface is very much an acquired taste for some horses and Bedloe's Island showed he is effective at the Nottinghamshire venue when winning by head from the reopposing Equitania. Island capable of the double at Southwell Bedloe's Island, who ran well in a competitive handicap at York last time, is an exception and could be the main threat, but he doesn't look well handicapped whereas what is essentially a mark of 75 probably doesn't represent the limit of Doc Hay's improvement.

Expect Precision finish to the Ebor; Saraband Bedloe's Island put in a promising run at Beverley last week and he is the choice in the Stobart Group & Hospice At Home Handicap at Carlisle, while Hi Shinko can put up a bold show in Folkestone's 10% Cashback At coral. O'Brien aims for Ebor repeat as draw favours fancied colt Lady Liberty was then dedicated on October 28, 1886 on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor. Bedloe Island | Article about Bedloe Island by The Free Dictionary Bedloe Island | Article about Bedloe Island by The Free Dictionary Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus . Bedloe's Island: see Liberty, Statue of Liberty, Statue of, statue on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, commanding the entrance to New York City. Liberty Island, c.10 acres (4 hectares), formerly Bedloe's Island (renamed in 1956), was the former site of a quarantine station and harbor fortifications. ..... Click the link for more information. . Want to thank TFD for its existence?

Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Fort Wood - Bedleo's,Island Now Liberty Island Mohegan Indians call the island "Minnissais" meaning Lesser Island. 1664 English seize Oyster Island from Mohegan Indians 1668 Island sold to Issack Bedloo, New Amsterdam businessman and "select burgher", who names it "Love Island" 1673 Isaack Bedloo dies 1732 Bedloo's daughter Mary sells island to Adolphe Philipse and Henry Lane for 5 shillings.

First used as quarantine station by New York City 1746 Archibald Kennedy, commander of British naval station, buys island for 100 pounds. 1753 Kennedy builds house, light house, promoted name of "Kennedy Island" 1759 New York State buys island for 1000 pounds, providing New Jersey with rights to surrounding water. 1760's New York builds hospital on island, effective for quarantine. Name Bedloe's Island remains. 1776 Bedloe's Island captured by British, buildings burned. 1780's Hospital rebuilt. Island becomes popular "resort" for oyster harvesting. 1793 Three year loan to the French fleet for isolation station and hospital 1800 February 15. New York cedes Bedloe's Island to US Government for defense purposes. 1806 Fort Wood constructed in shape of 11 point star, completed 1811 and manned during War of 1812. (NYF): Named Ft Wood (for Lt.Col.

Elenzer Wood, Battle of Lake Erie) 1812 Begins 50 years of military occupation, barracks and operations buildings constructed 1831 American Charles Gibbs was the last pirate hanged in the U.S. He went to the gallows on Bedloe Island, site of the Statue of Liberty in 1831. 1861 Used as Infirmary for 100 sick Confederate POWs. (NYF) 1871 Frederic Auguste Bartholdi visits America and Bedloe's Island, selects it as his favorite site for Statue of Liberty 1877 Congress authorizes New York Harbor for the Statue of Liberty and appoints Gen. W.T.Sherman to select site. He chooses Bedloe's Island. Statue of Liberty National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 11 1884 Excavation begins for foundation of Richard Morris Hunt designed pedestal 1885 June 18. French navy transport Isere arrives with 214 crates full of Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty 1885 November 4.

Bartholdi arrives for 3 week visit to coordinate Liberty's construction 1886 October 15. Statue of Liberty dedicated on Bedloe's Island 1902 Taken over for maintenance by the War Department. (NYF) 1924 October 28. Statue declared National Monument, boundaries set as the outer perimeter of Fort Wood. War Department continues to administer entire island 1933 Statue of Liberty National Monument transferred to Interior Department. Remainder of Island remains military base. NPS takes over operations of two acres; Army keeps 10 acres. . (NYF) 1936 October 28. President Roosevelt, French ambassador de Labouyale (grandson of Liberty's French promoter) and 3500 others celebrate Liberty's 50th birthday on Bedloe's Island 1937 May 4. War Department transfers ownerhsip to Department of Interior. Only radio station remains. 1937 May 7. Statue closed to public. Demolition of Military Buidings, renovations to the Statue, enlargement of the island, landscaping underway. 1937 September 7.

Roosevelt transfers Fort Wood reservation to Statue of Liberty National Monument. 1938 December 15. Statue of Liberty opens again to the public. 1944 December. Army Finally closes fort. (NYF) 1948 Garrison post buildings of Fort Wood torn down 1948-1950. (NYF) 1960 June 30. Bedloe's Island officially renamed Liberty Island. 1965 November 9. Liberty's lights remain lit during New York's famous "brown-out" thanks to underwater electric service from New Jersey 1986 July 3,4,5. Statue's centennial celebrated. 1986

Question: What was Bedloe's Island officially renamed to in 1956?
Answer: Liberty Island