 The Rikers segment of Jails of New York in the NYCTV Original Productions "Secrets of NY" series begins with a brief recap of its pre-Correction history, from its being part of Abraham Rijcken vanLent family farmlands to its role as a military base where Union soldiers, including U.S. Colored Troops, trained during the Civil War. This and the other views from the Jails of New York show in the "Secrets of NY" series are presented here by NYCHS through courtesy of NYCTV Original Productions that retains and reserves all rights. © |
3rd of 35 Rikers Island images from NYCTV Jails of New York show in "Secrets of New York" series.
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