WEB U Thant Island: Unveiling the Secrets of New York City's Tiniest Island
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Manhattan
WEB U Thant Island, officially known as Belmont Island, is a small artificial island located in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. Measuring only 100 by 200 feet, this islet has been shrouded in mystery and intrigue for decades.
Named after a Prominent Financier
Originally named Belmont Island after August Belmont Jr., one of the main financiers of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT), the island has a rich history intertwined with the city's transportation network. Belmont was also the IRT's President at the time of the island's creation.
A Forbidden Piece of Land
For decades, Belmont Island has been off-limits to the public. However, a recent video by Vox video producer Dean Peterson has shed light on this enigmatic island, allowing the public to glimpse its hidden beauty.
A Legal Anomaly with a Rich History
Despite its official name remaining Belmont Island, a group called the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, which included UN employees, proposed renaming it U Thant Island in 1977 after the former UN Secretary-General. This proposal was met with some resistance, but the island continues to be known colloquially as both Belmont Island and U Thant Island.
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