ELLIS ISLAND: GATEWAY TO AMERICA

Ellis Island, a small island in New York Harbor Ellis Island is located in the upper bay just off the New Jersey coast, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty EARLY DAYS AS AN ISLAND Ellis Island has had a varied his-tory Once a sandy island that barely rose above the high tide mark, is has served as a lynching site for pirates, a harbor

ELLIS ISLAND - AmericansAll

Ellis Island became the first immigration station, opening for business in 1892 Through the first quarter of the twentieth century, it han-dled nearly three-fourths of all immigrants to American shores For these individuals, Ellis Island was the first American experience Originally Ellis Island was only about three acres and

Ellis Island: An Interactive History Adventure

Ellis Island will be the first stop on your search for wealth and freedom in the U S At Ellis Island you see the effects of the laws meant to restrict immigration If you’re lucky, you’ll pass all the tests you must go through If you’re unlucky, Ellis Island might be your last stop before going back to your homeland 11 • •

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About Ellis Island: Named after Samuel Ellis, one of the last private owners of the island, Ellis Island was the first federally operated immigration station It opened in 1892 and officially closed in 1954 During that time, over 12 million immigrants were processed here Today almost half of the population of America can trace a

Ellis Island, Main Building (Interior)

Ellis Island is the place where over twelve million immigrants from countries all over the world officially entered the United States The interior of the main building of Ellis Island consisting of the two-story Registry Room, also