Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument · NJ, NY · nps.gov page
Over 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island during the peak years of 1892-1924, most through this building which opened in 1900.Photo: NPS Photo
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history. Today, Ellis Island is a memorial to all who pursued the American dream and have made this nation their adopted home.
The Registry Room, also known as the Great Hall, is where millions of immigrants were inspected. They were required to pass both a medical and legal inspection before being allowed to enter the United States.Photo: NPS PhotoVisitors to the museum today arrive by ferry, just like immigrants did a century ago.Photo: NPS PhotoInspectors at Ellis Island would conduct the legal examination from behind desks like these a century ago.Photo: NPS PhotoEllis Island was expanded from just a couple acres to over 30 to make room for a large immigration processing station, that included a state of the art hospital complex.Photo: NPS Photo
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