The Octagon
- Also Known As: Part of the former Metropolitan Hospital
- Address: 888 Main St
- Vicinity: Rd 10, N end of Roosevelt Island
- Island of Roosevelt Island in Manhattan NYC
- Borough of Manhattan NYC in New York City
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1835/00/00 | ||||||
| 1841/00/00 | Alexander Jackson Davis | Architect | Completed | |||
| 1848/00/00 | ||||||
| 1887/09/26 | Nellie Bly | Work | As the wagon was rapidly driven through the beautiful lawns up to the asylum my feelings of satisfaction at having attained the object of my work were greatly dampened by the look of distress on the faces of my companions. - N Bly |
| Particulars for The Octagon: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Historic Use | Hospital |
| Architectural Style | Octagon Mode |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
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