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00:00 A Forbidden Island Near Manhattan
01:12 The Island's Role in New York's History
02:20 The Hidden Stories of North Brother Island
03:32 A SelfSustaining Community Gone Silent
04:47 Tragedy Strikes: Illness and Death
06:04 The Shipwreck That Changed Everything
07:18 Challenges of Maintaining a Population
08:35 North Brother Island Today: A Sanctuary
09:47 Why Visitors Are Still Prohibited
10:59 Reflecting on the Island's Haunting Legacy


North Brother Island is one of New York City’s most mysterious and eerie places. Located in the East River between the Bronx and Rikers Island, this abandoned island is steeped in history and tragedy. Originally developed in the 19th century as a quarantine facility for smallpox patients, it later became infamous as the home of Typhoid Mary, one of the most notorious cases of contagious disease in American history.

The island was repurposed over the decades, serving as a rehabilitation center for drug addicts in the mid20th century, but was eventually abandoned. Today, it is offlimits to the public and has become an overgrown wildlife sanctuary. Despite its haunting past, it remains a fascinating and forbidden relic of New York City's history.

Join me as we uncover the secrets and stories of North Brother Island and explore why this unique place remains offlimits to visitors.



*Topics Covered in This Video:*
The tragic story of the General Slocum disaster near North Brother Island.
The role of the island in combating contagious diseases in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Why the island became abandoned and remains forbidden today.
A look at its eerie, decayed structures and overgrown wilderness.



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